Kenya's foreign minister steps aside in the face of corruption allegations

After weeks of intense pressure, Kenya's foreign minister has agreed to step aside whilst investigators look into claims that his ministry misused funds.

A parliamentary report into the scandal had recommended that Moses Wetangula quit and stand trial for the $13.5 million allegedly lost in deals on several diplomatic properties.

Mr Wetangula is the second minister in two weeks to step down following fraud charges.

Focus on Africa's Peter Ndoro spoke to our Nairobi reporter MuliroTelewa.