Intense lobbying is underway to replace Purity Ngirici as the chairperson of the Kenya Seed Company (KSC) board following her resignation to focus on her Kirinyaga governorship bid.

• Key contenders include former Trans-Nzoia Senator Micheal Mbito and Bernard Wambwa, an ally of President William Ruto, who reportedly has board support due to his links to the president.
• Other potential candidates vying for the position are former researcher Martin Ngomat and former Kitale deputy mayor Pius Mzee Arap Kauka.
• Residents of Trans-Nzoia are demanding that a local be appointed to the crucial leadership role within the KSC.