Court Issues Tough Orders To Samidoh After Woman Accuses Him Of Rape
Justice Lawrence Mugambi also ruled that the woman, identified in court documents only as M.R.W. for her protection
Marvin Chege 
The High Court has granted temporary orders barring Kikuyu musician Samuel Muchoki, popularly known as Samidoh, from contacting or interfering with a woman who has filed a rape case against him.
Justice Lawrence Mugambi also ruled that the woman, identified in court documents only as M.R.W. for her protection, must be safeguarded from any form of harassment or intimidation while the case is ongoing.
“…pending the hearing and determination of the instant application, an interim non-contact and non-interference order is hereby issued restraining the Interested Party, whether by himself, his servants, agents or assigns, from contacting, intimidating, harassing or otherwise interfering…” reads the order.
Milimani Law Courts in Nairobi. /NUSOJ
The judge ordered that all pleadings and documents in the case be sealed to protect the woman’s identity, with court sessions to be held in private when necessary.
In her petition, identified as M.R.W., she accuses musician Samuel Muchoki, known as Samidoh, of sexual assault and wants the court to mandate investigations and preservation of evidence tied to her complaint.
Justice Mugambi further instructed police to secure all documentary, digital, and electronic materials forensically, including audio and messaging evidence provided by the woman. Preservation notices are to be sent immediately to the relevant custodians.
The court also directed that the petition and supporting application be served either personally or through a newspaper of nationwide circulation within seven days. Responses are to be filed within a week of service, with rejoinders allowed in the same timeframe.
In her filings, the woman asked the High Court to order investigative and prosecutorial bodies to act on her complaint against the popular musician.
She claims to have kept digital proof of the assault and later exchanges with him, including recordings and messages where he allegedly insulted and threatened her. At one point, she says he dismissed her confrontation over the assault by labelling her a “professional prostitute.”
She further alleges that between 2021 and 2023, Samidoh engaged in manipulative and coercive communication, alternating between friendliness and intimidation.
Through her lawyers, Kaaya Memba & Company Advocates, she is pushing for urgent orders requiring police to register and investigate her complaint, preserve her evidence, and direct the Attorney General to seek mutual legal assistance from U.S. authorities to obtain certified police and prosecutorial records.
She is also requesting that the Witness Protection Agency evaluate her risk and extend protection, citing fears of harassment and intimidation.
According to her, the state’s failure to act has infringed on her constitutional rights, including dignity, equality, personal security, fair administrative action, and access to justice.
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