Wangui Ngirici has launched the Wantam movement in Kirinyaga before launching her gubernatorial ambition. The former woman representative is using the new group to challenge the Kenya Kwanza administration just days after losing her position at the Kenya Seed Company.
Ngirici made the announcement in her home county with clear energy and crowds gathering around her. She has openly broken away from her earlier ties to the ruling coalition and is now aligning with opposition voices. Many in the area see this as a bold shift that could shake up local politics ahead of the next elections.
The timing stands out. The Treasury’s top official removed her as chairperson of the Kenya Seed Company board shortly after she declared her new direction. Ngirici maintains that she voluntarily resigned to dedicate herself entirely to politics. She told supporters the move allows her to serve the people of Kirinyaga without divided attention.
Wantam appears tied to the growing one-term message aimed at the current national leadership. In public meetings, vehicles with loudspeakers have played songs carrying the Wantam slogan, drawing attention from residents across the county. Ngirici has used these events to talk directly to farmers, youths, and women about their daily struggles with the economy and governance.
People who attended her recent rallies say she spoke with passion about putting local needs first. She promised to fight for better support for agriculture, which remains the backbone of life in Kirinyaga.
Many farmers there grow tea, coffee and rice, and they often voice worries about prices, inputs and market access. Ngirici positioned the Wantam movement as a platform to address these pocket issues that affect families every day.
Her supporters view her as a fighter who knows the ground well. As a former member of parliament, she built a reputation for speaking her mind and pushing development projects in the constituency.
Some residents remember her efforts in water access, roads and opportunities for young people. That track record gives her words weight now as she eyes a return to bigger roles.
Ngirici has addressed the removal from the seed company directly. She explained that she chose to leave so she could campaign without holding a government-appointed role.
The Treasury letter that went public confirmed her exit, but she maintains the decision was hers first. This back and forth has kept her name in headlines and conversations for the past week.
