Samuel Muchoki, better known by his stage name Samidoh, has emerged as a prominent and accomplished vernacular artist within the country.
While he is widely recognized for his musical talent and the dual roles he plays as a police officer, there exists a lesser-known chapter in Samidoh’s life that can be traced back to his time in the National Youth Service (NYS) and the unexpected twists of fate that eventually led him to his current dual roles.
Samidoh’s diverse career took an unexpected turn during his stint in the National Youth Service (NYS). In a revealing interview with comedian Daniel Ndambuki, aka Churchill, it came to light that Samidoh was expelled from the NYS school in GilGil, Nakuru County. This expulsion was a consequence of his decision to attend an Administration Police (AP) recruitment exercise in Nyandarua County without proper authorization. Despite this setback, Samidoh’s journey was far from over.
Recalling this period, Samidoh shared, “I sneaked out of NYS school in Gilgil and attended an Administration Police recruitment in Nyandarua. However, I was not successful, and when I got back to NYS, they initially treated me like nothing had happened, but they knew I had sneaked out and later expelled me from the service.”
Following this unexpected turn of events, Samidoh found himself at a crossroads in his life. Undeterred by the challenges, he secured employment as a data entry clerk at a flower farm in Nyandarua, his home county.
Despite initial rejection due to his slender build, Samidoh’s determination to join the ranks of the Kenya Defence Forces persisted. On his third attempt, he succeeded in becoming a part of the Administration Police, a unit under Kenya’s National Police Service.
Continuing to serve in the police service, Samidoh’s journey serves as a poignant reminder of his humble beginnings. His initial assignment took place in Eastleigh, Nairobi, after which he was posted to Mpeketoni in Lamu County, illustrating the resilience and determination that define his remarkable career.
