Agriculture minister Mwangi Kiunjuri maintains that it's not a crime to meet Mt Kenya leaders to discuss issues affecting their region.
Kiunjuri was drawn to criticism when he recently participated in a press conference convened by leaders leaning towards Deputy President William Ruto.
President Uhuru Kenyatta has often warned ministers against politicking, insisting that he will not allow them to derail his agenda for the country.
But on Sunday, Kiunjuri said that he will always honour calls from Mt Kenya leaders, adding that having served as a legislator, he cannot snub them.
“I was called upon by the legislators from the region to offer guidance on the imminent release of the BBI report, having been a member of the parliamentary Committee on the Constitution that sat in Naivasha in the 10th Parliament and I agreed.
"If called again by the leaders from the region, I will readily make myself available. We are just trying to ensure that the region's interests are fully catered for in the BBI report.”
During the press conference, the leaders vowed to oppose Building Bridges Initiative report, arguing that they will not allow introduction of parliamentary system of government.
“When we talk about inclusivity, it must be reflected even in representation in Parliament and other spheres. We must have correct number of seats in Parliament that represent our population,” the leaders said in a statement read by Ndaragwa MP Jeremiah Kioni.
President Uhuru Kenyatta has vowed to ensure recommendations of the BBI team are implemented. Opposition leader Raila Odinga is also keen to ensure changes are effected before 2022.