Also known as: Kenya Seed Company Limited · Kenya Seed Board · KSC
A Kenyan seed company whose board chairperson position became subject of political lobbying after Purity Ngirici's removal in May 2026.
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The Standard
… While visiting the Kenya Seed Company (KSC) in Kitale, Kagwe emphasized that the company has taken the necessary steps to support farmers during these dry conditions, with losses expected to be between 25 and 30 percent. …
CS Kagwe says country has enough seed maize in storeCitizen Digital
… CS Kagwe was accompanied by Trans Nzoia Senator Allan Chesang, Kenya Seed Company Managing Director Sammy Kiplagat Chepsiror, and other county and national government leaders.
CS Kagwe assures food security despite drought, expected El NiñoThe Standard
… We are working on support measures, including subsidies,” Rono said after a strategy meeting at Kenya Seed Company headquarters in Kitale on July 23.The PS, accompanied by members of the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Agriculture and officials from KEPHIS, AFA, FAO, …
Farmers told to plant short season crops ahead of El Nino rainsCitizen Digital
… Ngirici, who was recently removed as Chairperson of the Kenya Seed Company, has been traversing Kirinyaga County in recent months amid speculation over her political future. …
Ngirici joins Gachagua's DCP after ditching UDA ahead of 2027 pollsThe Standard
… Monica Makokha is among farmers who have gained access to various agricultural technologies through partnerships with organisations such as Kalro, SNV Netherlands Development Organisation, Kenya Seed Company, the Agriculture Ministry, Western Seed Company, Farm to Market Alliance …
Stakeholders in new push to bridge the agri-tech divideThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeAgriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe and Kenya Seed Company MD Sammy Chepsiror Kiplagat inspect a maize variety at the KSC stand during the Nakuru ASK Show on July 4, 2025. …
Kenya must speed up reforms to improve food safetyThe Standard
Audio By Vocalize The exit of Kenya Seed Company (KSC) board chairperson Purity Ngirici has sparked intense lobbying for her replacement.Ngirici resigned from the position to concentrate on her bid for Kirinyaga governorship. …
Intense lobbying for Kenya Seed Company chair post kicks offCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 1 – Former Kirinyaga Woman Representative Purity Ngirici has been removed as chairperson and director of the Kenya Seed Company board, barely a day after she publicly severed ties with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA). …
Ngirici ousted from Kenya Seed Board a Day After Dumping UDACitizen Digital
Purity Ngirici removed as Kenya Seed Company chair after ditching UDA By Joseph Muia May 01, 2026 01:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kenya Seed Company Limited Board Chairperson Purity Wangui Ngirici in …
Purity Ngirici removed as Kenya Seed Company chair after ditching UDACitizen Digital
Ngirici joins 'one term' movement, declares Kirinyaga governorship bid By Johnson Muriithi April 29, 2026 05:54 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Former Kirinyaga Woman Representative and Kenya Seed Company C …
Ngirici joins 'one term' movement, declares Kirinyaga governorship bidAgriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe reassured farmers that Kenya is well stocked with seeds for the upcoming planting season despite drought-related losses of between 25 and 30 percent in seed production, distinguishing between seed availability and overall maize production levels.
15 August 2026 · The Standard →
Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe reassured farmers that Kenya is well stocked with seeds for the upcoming planting season despite drought-related losses of between 25 and 30 percent in seed production, distinguishing between seed availability and overall maize production levels.
15 August 2026 · The Standard →
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said Kenya expects maize production to decline due to drought in ASAL counties, but the government has measures in place to prevent food shortage, including importing maize from the COMESA region. The CS said maize seed stocks are sufficient despite potential losses of 25–30 percent of the seed crop.
13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Ministry of Environment has launched a programme to equip farmers with climate-smart farming skills and is urging them to plant short-season crops to take advantage of anticipated El Nino rains and mitigate losses from the failed maize season caused by prolonged drought.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Kirinyaga Woman Representative Purity Wangui Ngirici has officially joined Rigathi Gachagua's Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), announcing her decision during a burial ceremony in Kirinyaga County as leaders position themselves ahead of the 2027 General Election.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's agricultural sector faces low adoption of research-backed innovations. Farmers like those in Machakos County struggle to afford technologies like drip irrigation and pest-control solutions, and stakeholders are working to bridge the gap between research development and farmer access.
13 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya has experienced recurring food safety crises, including a recent recall of peanut butter brands with aflatoxin levels far exceeding legal limits. The opinion piece argues that the country's food safety regulation is spread across multiple fragmented laws and agencies, creating a regulatory vacuum that leads to reactive crisis management rather than prevention at the source.
14 May 2026 · The Standard →
The resignation of Kenya Seed Company board chairperson Purity Ngirici to focus on her bid for Kirinyaga governorship has sparked intense lobbying for her replacement. Board members are reportedly backing Bernard Wambwa, an ally of President William Ruto, for the position, citing his direct links with the president.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has directed the immediate removal of former Kirinyaga Woman Representative Purity Ngirici as chairperson and director of the Kenya Seed Company board, one day after she publicly severed ties with the ruling UDA party. The Treasury cited Articles of Association of the company but did not provide reasons for the decision.
1 May 2026 · Capital News →
Purity Wangui Ngirici has been removed as Director and Chairperson of the Board of Kenya Seed Company Limited in a letter dated April 30, 2026, by National Treasury CS John Mbadi. The removal came a day after she publicly left the United Democratic Alliance.
1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Kirinyaga Woman Representative Purity Wangui Ngirici has joined the "One Term" movement and declared she will vie for governor in 2027 on an opposition ticket, saying she is open to joining DCP, PLP, Jubilee, or DP parties. She finished second in the 2022 gubernatorial race with 105,677 votes, trailing Governor Anne Waiguru's 113,088 votes.
29 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →