Hansard Summary

The Senate session could not achieve a quorum despite multiple attempts to ring the quorum bell. The Speaker declared the meeting adjourned until the next scheduled time at 2:30 p.m. on the same day.

Sentimental Analysis

Neutral

THE PARLIAMENT OF KENYA

THE SENATE

THE HANSARD

PARLIAMENT OF KENYA

Wednesday, 6th December, 2023 Morning Sitting

[The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) in the Chair]

DETERMINATION OF QUORUM AT COMMENCEMENT OF SITTING

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi)

Clerk, do we have quorum?

(The Clerk-at-the-Table consulted with the Speaker)

Serjeant-at-Arms, kindly ring the Quorum Bell for 10 minutes.

(The Quorum bell was rung)

Serjeant-At-Arms, ring the Quorum Bell for 10 more minutes.

(The Quorum Bell was rung)

Serjeant-at-Arms, ring the Quorum Bell for a further 10 minutes.

(The Quorum Bell was rung)

Give it a further 10 minutes.

(The Quorum Bell was rung)

ADJOURNMENT

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi)

Hon. Members, there being no quorum, and having rung the Bell pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order No.40 (2) , the Senate stands adjourned until today, Wednesday, 6th December, 2023 at 2.30 p.m.

The Senate rose at 10:15 a.m.