The directive instructed that the changes be implemented without delay, citing provisions within the company’s Articles of Association that govern 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.
“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, signed by Treasury CS John Mbadi, did not provide specific reasons for Ngirici’s removal from the board.
However, it emphasized that the action was being taken in accordance with the legal framework governing the company’s leadership structure.
Ngirici’s removal comes shortly after she publicly distanced herself from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), a move that has attracted political attention given her past affiliation with the ruling party.
While the Treasury directive does not explicitly link her political position to the board changes, the timing of the decision has fueled political speculation.
The Kenya Seed Company Limited board plays a key role in overseeing the operations of one of the country’s major agricultural enterprises, which is involved in the production and distribution of certified seeds to farmers across Kenya.
Leadership changes within such state-linked companies are often closely watched, especially when they coincide with broader political developments involving key public figures.
The directive instructed the company’s management to effect the removal immediately, indicating that further guidance on the matter would be communicated in due course.
Ngirici has not yet publicly responded to her removal from the board.