Hansard Summary
The Senate could not achieve the required quorum despite two rounds of the quorum bell, leading the Speaker to adjourn the afternoon sitting until the following day. The session was formally closed and later resumed briefly before being adjourned again.Sentimental Analysis
NeutralTHE PARLIAMENT OF KENYA
THE SENATE
THE HANSARD
PARLIAMENT OF KENYA
Wednesday, 19th July, 2023 Afternoon 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 the Speaker)Serjeant-at-Arms, kindly ring the Quorum Bell for 10 minutes.
(The Quorum Bell was rung)Serjeant-at-Arms, we still do not have the requisite quorum. Proceed to ring the Quorum Bell for 10 more minutes.
(The Quorum Bell was rung)ADJOURNMENT
The Speaker (Hon. Kingi)
Hon. Senators, you may rise.
(All the Senators stood in their places)There being no quorum and having rung the bell Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order No.42, the Senate stands adjourned until tomorrow, Thursday, 20th July, 2023 at 2:30 p.m.
July 19, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 1
The Speaker (Hon. Kingi)
The Senate rose at 2:54 p.m.
July 19, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 2