Kenya's much-criticised anti-corruption chief has resigned just weeks after he was reappointed by the president.
Aaron Ringera said he was stepping down in the best interests of the country and the anti-corruption commission.
President Mwai Kibaki had unilaterally reappointed him for a second five-year term as head of the commission without consulting parliament.
MPs refused to accept the appointment, saying Mr Ringera was ineffective and that the president had acted illegally.
Correspondents say Mr Ringera has come under fire from Kenyans for not doing enough to tackle corruption. read more
