Hansard Summary

The Deputy Speaker announced a quorum check, had the division bell rung twice, and reported that after 15 minutes no quorum was present. Consequently, under Standing Order No.34 the Senate was adjourned until 2:30 p.m. that afternoon.

Sentimental Analysis

Neutral

THE PARLIAMENT OF KENYA

THE SENATE

THE HANSARD

PARLIAMENT OF KENYA

Wednesday, 16th October, 2013

The Senate met at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre at 9.00 a.m.

[The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kembi-Gitura) in the Chair]

PRAYERS

QUORUM CALL AT COMMENCEMENT OF SITTING

The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kembi-Gitura)

Hon. Senators, let us first determine if we have a quorum.

Can the Division Bell be rung? We do not have a quorum.

I direct that the Bell be rung for another five minutes.

ADJOURNMENT

The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kembi-Gitura)

Hon. Senators, you note that even after 15 minutes, we still have no quorum. As per the provisions of Standing Order No.34, the House will now stand adjourned until 2.30 p.m., this afternoon.

The Senate rose at 9.15 a.m.