Agriculture minister Mwangi Kiunjuri continues to be dragged into Mt Kenya succession politics ahead of President Uhuru Kenyatta's exit.
Despite Uhuru warning ministers against campaigns, Kiunjuri last week signed a statement by 40 MPs from Mt Kenya region, which expressed reservations for Parliamentary system of government.
And on Friday, a section of MPs from the region once again endorsed Kiunjuri as Uhuru's successor, saying his experience gives him slight advantage over others.
Lawmakers Kabinga Wathayu (Mwea), Munene Wambugu (Kirinyaga Central) and Zachary Thuku (Kinangop) described Mr Kiunjuri as a seasoned leader capable of uniting all others in the region.
"The CS is an experienced leader so he should be appointed as the region's spokesman. We want him to lead us and tell us the political direction to take," said Mr Thuku.
Mr Wambugu said, "We feel the region should be allocated more resources because it contributes enormously to the growth of the national economy. Only Mr Kiunjuri can ensure we get our rightful share of the national cake."
Mr Kiunjuri told the leaders to unite in the fight for equal allocation of resources.
"If the leaders are divided, the region will lag behind in development," he said.
Kiunjuri is believed to be Deputy President William Ruto's favourite for a running mate post in 2022. He's however facing rebellion from Jubilee's Kieleweke team.
Mr Kiunjuri last week defended his actions of meeting lawmakers from Mt Kenya, arguing that as a senior leader, he's at liberty to offer them guidance.