KRA DISCIPLINARY CASES 2004-2005 - Kenya Revenue Authority
KRA DISCIPLINARY CASES 2004-2005 - Kenya Revenue Authority
KRA DISCIPLINARY CASES 2004-2005 - Kenya Revenue Authority
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money into personal use and not assist them at all. On<br />
learning that the misdeeds had been reported to the office,<br />
the officer deserted duty.<br />
PENALTY: The officer was dismissed from duty on grounds of gross<br />
misconduct for dishonesty and lack of integrity.<br />
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2.6. DESERTION/VACATION OF OFFICE<br />
2.6.1 Case Number: MISC/18/07/<strong>2005</strong><br />
Department: CUSTOMS SERVICES<br />
Station: NAIROBI<br />
CHARGE: DESERTION/VACATION OF OFFICE<br />
CONTRARY TO SECTION 17(a) OF THE<br />
EMPLOYMENT ACT CAP 226 AS STATED IN<br />
SECTION 4.1. OF <strong>KRA</strong> CODE OF CONDUCT<br />
PARTICULARS OF OFFENCE<br />
An officer requested for permission to travel to the USA<br />
during her annual leave. A week after she was supposed to<br />
resume duty, she faxed a request to be granted a two year<br />
study leave to pursue a degree course. The request was<br />
declined and the decision communicated to her. It was held<br />
that the absenteeism was unauthorised and the officer was<br />
considered to have deserted duty.<br />
PENALTY:<br />
The officer was dismissed for desertion/vacation of office<br />
and later retired in <strong>Authority</strong>’s interest upon appeal.<br />
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