Laikipia East MP Mwangi Kiunjuri has shifted the blame to the Mt Kenya region for Raila allies' entry into President William Ruto's cabinet.

Ruto picked ODM deputy party leaders Hassan Joho and Wycliffe Oparanya, chairman John Mbadi and National Assembly Minority Leader Opiyo Wandayi to join his Cabinet.

Speaking on Inooro TV, on Thursday, Kiunjuri claimed that Ruto is not to blame for Raila's entry to cabinet but rather the Mt Kenya region who sought him.

"It is not Ruto who looked for Raila. It is us Mt Kenya who have looked for Raila. You cannot be at a table with your plate and start asking for those held by others for your selfish gain. We should not blame President Ruto. When you get into a hole, you stop digging," Kiunjuri said.

Additionally, the lawmaker said that the Gen Z-led protests were infiltrated by goons funded to overthrow the government.

He claimed that about 10,000 goons were funded by some individuals to overthrow the government during the protests.

Kiunjuri further claimed that some sitting MPs with the help of others who were not in power, funded another 20,000 individuals to cause havoc and mayhem during the protests.

"The day parliament was attacked, four politicians from our region brought 20,000 protesters. The office that offered the funding is known by the government. A pig fries itself with its fat. They were our people and some have already recorded statements," he said.

He claimed the government itself has evidence to show who brought people to intrude in the protests.

He also claimed that some of the intruders came from the opposition.

"Two leaders from the opposition also brought 10,000 suspected goons protest," he said.