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Samidoh's viral 'wantam' chants land him in police crosshairs

Samuel Muchoki -Samidoh during a live performance at Grill Park in Nakuru [Harun Wathari, Standard]

Popular Mugithi artist and police officer Samuel Muchoki, famously known as Samidoh, is facing a turbulent time in what is seen as disciplinary action from the National Police Service after a live performance of the 'Wantam' song went viral, sparking political uproar.

Samidoh was transferred from his post at the Central Region Police Headquarters in Nairobi to the Anti-Stock Theft Unit (ASTU) in Gilgil seven months ago.

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