Kenyan musician Samidoh recently visited his former secondary school, Ol Joro Orok Secondary School, where he paid school fees for several needy students. The visit, which took place on Monday, September 21, was a gesture of goodwill that the singer makes every year. Samidoh, whose real name is not mentioned, has been mentoring several bright but financially constrained boys at the school and chose not to leave without settling their fee arrears.
The singer shared details of the visit on his verified Facebook page, describing the initiative as an annual one, in which he seeks out vulnerable learners in local day schools to offer direct financial support. Samidoh's act of charity is part of his broader campaign platform centered on community development, which he announced in August 2026 when he formally declared his intention to contest the Ol Joro Orok parliamentary seat.
Beyond the personal gesture, Samidoh used the visit to advance his political message ahead of the 2027 general elections. He argued that individual acts of charity, while meaningful, are insufficient to address systemic inequalities in education. Samidoh called for a restructured funding model in which schools receive government support on a per-capita basis, effectively reducing parents' financial burden for basic needs such as school feeding.
Under his proposed Education Fund, Samidoh said parents should only have to worry about school feeding and other basic needs, while the fund supports the cost of learning. He emphasized that a parent's income should not determine how far a child's potential can go. The singer's post drew strong support from followers, many of whom pledged to back his parliamentary run.
Several followers expressed their support for Samidoh's bid, with Maggy Wambui writing that she is praying for him to get the seat. Mamake JJ and Shifuu Adviser also pledged to vote for him, while Mwaûra Mbuthia Mwaûra commented that change is as good as rest. JW Bodiz urged the singer to come to the ground in person.
Samidoh has previously urged voters and media to assess his leadership agenda and character rather than reducing his candidacy to his identity as a musician. His bid for the Ol Joro Orok parliamentary seat has garnered attention, including a reaction from his former partner Karen Nyamu, who made a witty response to his bid.
The singer's growing political ambitions may eventually set the stage for an unexpected confrontation in Parliament, particularly given his and Nyamu's contrasting political paths. Samidoh's visit to his former school and his payment of school fees for needy students demonstrate his commitment to education and community development, key aspects of his campaign platform.
Key points
- Samidoh pays school fees for needy students at his former secondary school as part of his annual charity initiative.
- The singer's proposed Education Fund aims to reduce parents' financial burden for basic needs such as school feeding.
- Samidoh's bid for the Ol Joro Orok parliamentary seat has garnered attention and support from his followers.
