Nairobi, April 14 -- Dr Asha Mohammed has stepped down from her post as secretary-general of the Kenya Red Cross Society, effective April 14, after serving for three years and four months.

Board chairman and Red Cross governor Geoffrey Korir made the announcement in a statement on Friday, saying Dr Mohammed was leaving office for personal reasons.

"Dr Asha will, in the next few months, support a leadership transition as she hands over to Deputy Secretary-General Dr Ahmed Idris," the chair said.

"The board is confident that Dr Asha will be able to oversee an effective trasnition process with the support of the board, staff, volunteers and partners."

Contacted by phone, Dr Mohammed confirmed that she had resigned but did not state reaso...