By Andrew Kariuki

Former Kirinyaga Woman Representative Purity Wangui Ngirici has been removed as Director and Chairperson of the Kenya Seed Company Limited, a day after publicly announcing her exit from the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA).

In a letter dated April 30, 2026, John Mbadi directed the immediate removal of Ngirici from the board, citing provisions within the company’s Articles of Association governing the appointment and removal of directors.

“Article 97 of the establishing instrument provides the procedure for removal of a Director, while Article 98 empowers the Company or sponsor to replace and/or remove a Director,” read part of the letter addressed to Managing Director Sammy K. Chepsiror.

The directive further instructed the management to effect the decision without delay.

“In line with the above provisions in the Articles of Association, you are hereby advised to process the immediate removal of Ms Purity Wangui Ngirici as Director and Chairman of the Board as appointed under Article 102 of the Articles of Association,” the letter stated.

Although no explicit reason was provided for the removal, the timing comes shortly after Ngirici’s public declaration distancing herself from the United Democratic Alliance.

On Wednesday, Ngirici announced that she had exited the President William Ruto-led party and would now align herself with the opposition.

The National Treasury indicated that the changes take immediate effect, with further directions expected to follow.