Hansard Summary

The Senate session was unable to achieve a quorum despite two attempts to ring the quorum bell, leading the Deputy Speaker to adjourn the meeting until later the same day. The procedural notes record the lack of attendance and the formal adjournment at 9:54 a.m.

Sentimental Analysis

Neutral

THE PARLIAMENT OF KENYA

THE SENATE

THE HANSARD

THIRTEENTH PARLIAMENT

Fifth Session

Wednesday, 4th March, 2026 at 9.30 a.m.

PARLIAMENT OF KENYA

Wednesday, 4th March, 2026 Morning Sitting

[The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) in the Chair]

DETERMINATION OF QUORUM AT COMMENCEMENT OF SITTING

The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri)

Clerk, do we have quorum?

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

Ring the Quorum Bell for a further 10 minutes.

Hon. Senators, I want to make some Communication. Hon. Senators, we are adjourning this session due to lack of quorum.

Hon. Senators, there being no quorum, kindly stand up.

ADJOURNMENT

The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri)

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, 4th March, 2026 at 2.30 p.m.

The Senate rose at 9.54 a.m.