Samidoh Breaks Silence From Mexico Over Ruto Orders to Police to Shoot Looters in the Legs
President William Ruto’s recent directive to law enforcement officers to shoot looters in the legs has stirred sharp reactions across the country — and even caught the attention of Kenyan musician and police officer Samidoh, currently overseas.
On Wednesday, July 9, Ruto made headlines after instructing police to shoot individuals who destroy property during protests. He clarified that the intention was to incapacitate the suspects — not to kill — so they could later be taken to hospital and then prosecuted in court.
Ruto stressed the importance of maintaining peace and protecting businesses, warning that anyone attacking police facilities or officers would be considered as directly challenging the authority of the state. The president, however, also cautioned against the use of excessive force on innocent civilians, underlining that violence from either side would not be tolerated.
As Kenyans grappled with the weight of the president’s comments, Samidoh appeared to offer a quiet yet telling response.
The celebrated Mugithi singer, currently enjoying a trip in Mexico, shared a video of himself exploring Chichén-Itzá — an ancient Mayan archaeological site in Yucatán. He wore a white sleeveless shirt, sweatpants, and sandals, and was seen casually singing along to a Mugithi tune amid a light drizzle.
“Buenos días from Cancun, Mexico,” he captioned the post.
The comment section quickly turned political, with one Kenyan bluntly alerting him:
“We will be shot in the legs henceforth.”
Samidoh’s one-word reaction?
“Weh.”
That simple response seemed to capture the shock and disbelief many Kenyans are feeling.
Others chimed in with sarcasm and humor:
- Fred Nyabuto: “Mexico looks deserted.”
- Kipyegon Koech: “While you were away, we all became Kikuyu.”
- Jackie G. Mugambi: “UDA changed its party symbol from a wheelbarrow to a wheelchair.”
- Florence Nyokabi: “Cousins have become one big family… I thought you should know.”
While Samidoh’s message wasn’t a direct political statement, his minimalistic response, “Weh,” resonated with many navigating the tension between state authority and civil rights in Kenya.
Samidoh Breaks Silence From Mexico Over Ruto Orders to Police to Shoot Looters in the Legs
