Kenya’s foreign minister says he is leaving his post because of [originaltext]

Kenya’s foreign minister says he is stepping aside so investigators can examine a foreign property scandal involving his ministry. Moses Wetangula told reporters Wednesday that he will temporarily leave his post to make room for the investigation. The foreign minister said he is innocent of any wrongdoing, and predicted that he will return. Earlier Wednesday, Foreign Affairs Permanent Secretary Thuita Mwangi also stepped aside because of the scandal.
    Lawmakers are debating a report that says foreign ministry officials cost Kenya millions of dollars in questionable property deals involving the country’s embassies in Pakistan, Egypt, Belgium, Japan and Nigeria. The report called for both officials to stand trial on corruption charges.