In February, Salesioh Muriithi - a police officer, went viral on social media after he was filmed in a classroom teaching music.
Not only did his video get local traction but was also featured by international news outlets such as Reuters. However, little was revealed about the music enthusiast who volunteered to teach children with special needs.
Muriithi started his career as a police constable and has risen in ranks to become a Senior Superintendent of Police serving as the Sub County Commander for Endebess, Trans Nzoia County.
"He started his illustrious policing career at the Administration Police Band, and later successfully served in Kajiado as the SSP Headquarters, and the commander of an operation dubbed ‘Rudisha Bunduki Haramu’ in Isiolo," stated the National Police Service in a statement.
For his many years in service, music has set Muriithi apart from his colleagues as he is behind some famous bands in the National Youth Service (NYS) and the General Service Unit (GSU).
Additionally, he has taught music in various schools including Nairobi School and Dagorretti High School.
"As a dedicated philanthropist, he is renowned for donating his time, and resources to charitable causes. Muriithi donated fourteen wheelchairs and a television set to St. Lilian's School, a special needs school where he also volunteered as a music teacher.
"Muriithi's resolute commitment to the pursuit of social change, promotion of Community Policing, and enforcement of law and order have immensely contributed to the maintenance of peace and security in Kenya," NPS stated.
His music mentorship programmes for students have seen him feted by the government. The jazz enthusiast is a recipient of the Head of State Commendation (HSC) and also leads Kenya Scouts during presidential parades.
Despite working locally, Muriithi has also received recognition internationally with the Kenyan cop sharing the stage with Eric Donaldson, a reggae artist behind the famous Cherry Oh baby song.
"His impeccable leadership skills and prowess in music was exhibited at the Administration Police Band where as an avid and keen advocate for true servant leadership.
"Muriithi steered the Police Band to new heights of success including being the first police band to entertain guests during the Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) exhibitions, and performing on the same stage with international musicians like Eric Donaldson," the police stated.
