The charge relating to the unauthorized use of the UNON ID card to gain access to the Ãå±±½ûµØpremises in Nairobi was properly brought. However, before a conclusion was reached, the decision maker was required not simply to ask whether, as a question of fact, tax and duty free purchases were made by the staff member but also whether by doing so the staff member had the mens rea to abuse Ãå±±½ûµØprivileges and immunities or whether he genuinely believed, on reasonable grounds that he was entitled to have access to the Ãå±±½ûµØCommissary. Based on the evidence, the Tribunal found that on the balance of...
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In its findings, the Tribunal found that the evidence in support of the charges was credible and that the Applicant failed to prove that the decision to summarily dismiss him was arbitrary or motivated by prejudice or other extraneous factors, or was flawed by procedural irregularities or error of law. With regards to the Applicant’s allegations of breach of due process, the Tribunal could not find any evidence that the rights of the Applicant had been violated. The Tribunal was also satisfied that the Respondent discharged his burden of proof and that he made proper use of his discretion.