Hansard Summary

The Senate session was unable to achieve a quorum despite two calls for members to attend. The Speaker announced the adjournment of the sitting until later the same day, citing Standing Order No.40 (2).

Sentimental Analysis

Neutral

THE PARLIAMENT OF KENYA

THE SENATE

THE HANSARD

THIRTEENTH PARLIAMENT

Fifth Session

Wednesday, 29th April, 2026 at 9.30 a.m.

PARLIAMENT OF KENYA

Wednesday, 29th April, 2026

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

DETERMINATION OF QUORUM AT COMMENCEMENT OF SITTING

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi)

Clerk, do we have quorum?

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

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

ADJOURNMENT

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi)

Hon. Senators, be upstanding.

Hon. Senators, there being no quorum and having rung the Bell pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order No.40 (2) , the Senate stands adjourned until later today, Wednesday, 29th April, 2026 at 2.30 p.m.

The Senate rose at 9.53 a.m.