Mugithi sensation Samidoh made a sentimental return to the school that quietly shaped his story, walking through the gates of Ol Joro Orok Secondary School in Nyandarua County on Tuesday, October 27, to join candidates in a prayer session ahead of their national examinations.
The school holds a deeply personal significance for the singer.
It is where he and his wife, Edday Nderitu, first met as teenagers, their romance blossoming in classrooms long before Samidoh became a household name in Kenyan music.
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Samidoh, who is angling for an MP seat in 2027, received a rousing welcome from the students, who clapped and ululated loudly as he was introduced during the hall session.
He opened with a simple declaration:
”God is good,” before revealing that he had been admission number 773 at the very same institution.
The atmosphere grew even more charged when former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua called in to address the students directly.
Gachagua offered warm words of encouragement to the candidates preparing to sit their exams.
”Are you okay? I am very happy to get an opportunity to say hi and to wish you God’s blessings as you prepare for exams. I am very sure you will do well. You are the future of our country. Stay with good company and be obedient. I will get time to come and visit you,” Gachagua told the students, drawing loud cheers in response.
Gachagua then donated KSh 100,000 to the students for bread, sending the hall into another round of celebrations.
Samidoh shared details of the visit on social media, captioning his post:
”Earlier today, I joined Ol Joro Orok Secondary School, my former school, in a day of prayers for the candidates ahead of their exams. We were privileged to have Rigathi Gachagua wish the candidates success na akawapanga.”
Followers quickly flooded the comments section with messages of support.
Simon Wanja tipped him for political office, writing:
”Our next MP in 2027.”
Harrison Njuguna Muchai noted:
“Wow, you have left a mark.”
Ngene Wa Karia wished the students well:
”All the best to the students.”
Erickle Ndoch added simply:
”Good work, Mr Muchoki.”
