Hansard Summary

The morning Senate sitting on 12 April 2023 could not attain a quorum despite multiple calls using the Quorum Bell. The Speaker announced the lack of quorum and adjourned the session until the afternoon, referencing Standing Order No.40.

Sentimental Analysis

Neutral

THE PARLIAMENT OF KENYA

THE SENATE

THE HANSARD

PARLIAMENT OF KENYA

Wednesday, 12th April, 2023

The House met at the Senate Chamber, Parliament Buildings, at 9.33 a.m.

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

PRAYER

DETERMINATION OF QUORUM AT COMMENCEMENT OF SITTING

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi)

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

Serjeant-at-Arms, kindly ring the Quorum Bell again for further five minutes.

Serjeant-at-Arms, just proceed to ring the Quorum Bell for further10 minutes.

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi)

Ring the Quorum Bell for further 5 minutes.

Hon. Senators, kindly take your seats. Clerk, do we now have quorum?

ADJOURNMENT

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi)

Hon. Senators, pursuant to Standing Order No.40, there being no quorum, the Senate stands adjourned until today, in the afternoon, Wednesday, 12th April, 2023 at 2.30 p.m.

The Senate rose at 10.03 a.m.