Speaking during a meet-the-people tour in Ndia constituency on Friday, May 1, 2026, Ngirici said she chose to step down to fully concentrate on her bid for the Kirinyaga governor’s seat.
She maintained that balancing a national corporate leadership role and an active political campaign would have been impractical.
However, her remarks came amid reports of a dismissal letter dated April 30, 2026, which allegedly ordered her immediate removal as board director and chairperson. The letter has been circulating publicly, fueling debate over the true nature of her exit.
Addressing supporters, Ngirici downplayed the controversy, saying she had already made up her mind to leave the position in order to focus on service delivery plans for Kirinyaga County.
She emphasized that her priority now is engaging residents on development issues as she builds momentum for her second attempt at the governorship.
Ngirici also defended her record at Kenya Seed Company, claiming she played a key role in stabilizing the institution and boosting production.
She said the company had been at risk of privatization when she joined, but her leadership helped increase seed production significantly.
Her political journey has remained closely watched, especially after her loss in the 2022 gubernatorial race to Governor Ann Waiguru.
She is now seeking a comeback in a race that is already attracting other contenders, including Kirinyaga Senator Kamau Murango and Kirinyaga Central MP Gachoki Gitari.
As the contest for Kirinyaga leadership shapes up, Ngirici’s resignation-versus-dismissal debate adds a new layer of political tension, highlighting the increasingly competitive race for the county’s top seat.
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