Mugithi artist Samuel Muchoki alias Samidoh [SAMIDOH/FB]Mugithi musician Samuel Muchoki, popularly known as Samidoh,
has hinted at joining politics, suggesting that Members of Parliament can
comfortably survive on a Sh35,000 monthly salary.
In a light-hearted post shared on his social media, the
artist expressed optimism that leaders across various levels of government
could make do with modest pay, drawing parallels with teachers and police
officers who survive on about Sh30,000 a month.
“Kama polisi na walimu husurvive na salary ya 30k, I’m
positive hii Kenya tunaweza pata MCA wa 30k, MP wa 35k na president wa less
than 100k,” he said.
(which translates to: If police officers and teachers
survive on a salary of Sh30,000, I’m positive that in this Kenya we can have an
MCA earning Sh30,000, an MP earning Sh35,000, and a President earning less than
Sh100,000,” he said.
In a cryptic message, he ended by stating,” Wacha niingie
hiyo bunge (Let me enter that parliament).”
His remarks, punctuated with a smiley emoji, quickly drew
reactions online with comments ranging from humorous banter to genuine
political endorsement.
A Facebook user identified as Karwimbo supported the idea of
modest pay for leaders, suggesting the President’s salary be capped at
Sh100,000 and made public in advance so aspirants know what to expect.
“President 100k
na itangazwe mapema , mtu akitaka ajue salary mapema,” he said.
Davy Oleanimal injected humour, calling Samidoh a “tank
thinker” and declaring he was enough to serve as Kenya’s advisor, highlighting
how the artist’s post resonated beyond music.
Political undertones emerged in Snr O. Kelvin’s comment, who
imagined a future where Samidoh teams up with youthful politicians like Babu
Owino, Edwin Sifuna and Ndindi Nyoro to make the country better.
“How I wish you
guys join hands with the likes of BABU OWINO, SIFUNA, NDINDI NYORO itisi itisi,
this country will be a better place to be, Amen,” he said.
Others took a lighter approach.
Christine Johnnes teased him as a potential “singing MP,”
while Caroline Muchoki joked that Mugithi sessions in parliament would be
electrifying.
Supporters like Lysha Maina and Muya wa Maina pledged their
votes, showing that even in jest, Samidoh’s political hint attracted
mock-serious endorsements.
Meanwhile, Mumbi Egal humorously doubted the sincerity of
his claim, asking whether he would truly serve on Sh35,000.
“Utaenda huko juu
ya 35k? Maheni,” he said.
