Elected leaders from the Mt Kenya East region have endorsed Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki as their leader.
In a press conference on Monday, the leaders drawn from Embu, Tharaka Nithi, and Meru counties said they have unanimously endorsed Kindiki as the link between them and the executive.
"As the legislators of Mt. Kenya East, and on behalf of our people, we have unanimously agreed that the link between us and the executive is Prof. Kithure Kindiki," they said in a statement read by Mbeere MP Geoffrey Ruku.
The leaders made the decision in a parliamentary group meeting held at a hotel in Embu.
They had met to chat about the way forward for the socio-economic development and political agenda of their region as a bloc.
"We acknowledge the need for a strong linkage with the Executive to fast-track our region's priorities. Through collaboration and constant dialogue, we are confident that Mount Kenya East will progressively secure a stronger recognition in the national agenda."
Mount Kenya East Members of Parliament thanked President William Ruto for appointing three Cabinet Secretaries from the region, insisting that the appointments reflect the trust and recognition the President has placed on Mount Kenya East.
The three include Justin Muturi (Public Service), Prof. Kithure Kindiki (Interior), and Eng. Eric Mugaa (Water and Sanitation).
They further urged the president to prioritise the region in job creation going into future.
Some of the elected leaders present include Mpuru Abuuri (Tigania East), Elizabeth Karamu (Woman Rep Meru), Geoffrey Ruku (Mbeere North), John Mutunga (Tigania West), John Paul Mwirigi (Igembe South), Senator Alexander Mudigi (Embu), Dan Kiili (Igembe Central), Gitonga Murugara (Tharaka), Pamela Njoki (Embu Woman Rep) and Kareke Mbiuki (Maara) and Mugambi (Buuri)
Others sent their apologies, they said.
This comes even as the Mt Kenya region continues to fight over who their leader is.
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is one of those battling it out with other leaders to take charge of the region.
His move has, however, been met with opposition from several leaders in the region.
