Kenyans React as Police Officer Who Defied Ruto Shoot Order Quits Job after Being Transferred
- Popular police officer who doubles up as a TikToker, Hiram Kimathi, has told off Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen, DIG Lagat and his former immediate boss in an emotional video
- The police officer has been vocal about human rights and how his fellow policemen treat Kenyans, and is on record apologising for police brutality
- Kimathi used to work in Machakos county and was recently transferred to Todonyang Police Station
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Machakos, Kenya: Beloved police officer Hiram Kimathi, with a large online presence that he uses to advocate for human rights, has quit his job on social media in a scathing video to his bosses.
Source: TikTok
The cop has been known to advocate for the rights of people to protest without being harmed as well as for better relationships between police officers and the public.
Why did cop Kimathi apologise to Kenyans?
For instance, he took to TikTok to humbly apologise to Kenyans for how they were treated on June 25.
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The officer expressed deep gratitude to citizens for always paying their taxes, which have sustained his lifestyle throughout his 14-year-long police career.
The officer’s candid apology struck a chord with many Kenyans online and sparked mixed reactions.
Why was cop Kimathi unhappy with transfer?
On June 9, 2025, Kimathi was handed a letter that said he had been transferred from his current base in Kyubi Police Station in Machakos county to Todonyang Police Station.
"You will proceed from Kyubi Police Station to Todonyang Police Station. Upon arrival, report to the Officer Commanding Station (OCS) for further instructions," read a part of the letter.
Taking to his TikTok platform, Kimathi said that he was grateful that this transfer had come at the right time.
"Why do you have to give me a transfer on malice? If it was a general transfer, why did you not transfer at least 20 police officers at least to conceal that this was a normal transfer," he said.
"This transfer came through the instructions of a higher office, Interior Cabinet Secretary (CS) Kipchumba Murkomen to Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Eliud Lagat. When they issued me with the transfer, they realised that they have done something wrong and begged me to go back to the Machakos station," alleged Kimathi.
Source: TikTok
What's Kimathi's message to Murkomen?
Kimathi refused, saying that he had already booked a departure and signed the marching orders.
"So I want to address the following persons, OCPD Athi River, Lagat and Murkomen; I want you to know I that I am aware of everything that is planned in the darkness. There are people who came out of that meeting to tell me what you were planning," alleged Kimathi.
"Why should you take my life for standing for the truth? I don't have a rank or a godfather, I just come from a humble background.Take the position Kimathi was holding and give it to your son to go to Todonyang," he said.
What was officer Sammy Ondimu's reaction?
Social media can make you a hero — but it can also cost you your job.
Philanthropic cop Sammy Ondimu Nagre told TUKO.co.ke that the has seen cases where police officers post negative comments about their bosses or the service itself, forgetting there’s a code of conduct in place.
"As a police officer, you swore to serve and protect, guided by command structures like the SSO. Unlike in some other professions where one can openly challenge a supervisor, in policing, going against your superior’s command has serious consequences," he said.
"It could lead to dismissal, demotion, or transfer. Before you post in frustration or anger, remember the oath you took and the structure you serve under. Someone canh as well choose to resign and do politics..but kubishana na wakubwa wako is a No..Be wise. Serve with discipline," he added.
Kenyans reacted to Hiram's transfer
Alpha:
"Nitafanya kazi zote za kiaskari bro have you forgotten about the oath of allegiance 🤔🤔🤔."
oelmteule🇰🇪:
"Afande Deno was transferred from fedha to garisa. he accepted and now he is living well with Somalis."
gracemurimi22@gmail:
"Achana nayo God will never forsake you bro... Ata samidoh aliwaelewa akawaachia kazi zao za takataka 💔💔💔."
General Zoo:
"Wewe ngoja unacheza na gava, na unalipwa na the same gava, if you want to be activist just resign, utafinywa makende ushangae."
casty💕🥰:
"You have future bro usikubali kuzimwa, you better resign than risking your life... We as meru community we need you 💪."
tabbyvalencia:
"Hi bro? tafuta a way ufike Europe ama America utapewa asylum na utaishi poa na familia."
What was Ruto's shoot order?
President William Ruto directed police officers to take firm action against individuals caught looting or vandalising property.
The head of state clarified that officers should aim to incapacitate such offenders, not to kill, so they can receive medical attention before facing charges in court.
“We want peace and for businesses to operate without disruption. But anyone who destroys or sets fire to other people’s property should be shot in the legs, taken to the hospital, and then brought to court,” he stated, sparking mixed reactions.
Samidoh dismisses resignation claims
In another story, Samidoh landed in the country after being in the USA, with growing speculation that he was running away from an arrest warrant issued against him.
The Mugithi star talked about the claims that he was intimidated, and insisted that he had nothing to fear and no reason to hide.
Netizens took to his social media handles to praise him while others laced their words with coded warnings and thinly veiled concern.
Racheal Nyaguthie, HoD Human Interest, added details of William Ruto's shoot order.
Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
