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)
December 6, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 1

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.

December 6, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 2