Hansard Summary

The Deputy Speaker called for a quorum, ringing the division bell twice, but after 15 minutes no sufficient members were present. Citing 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 Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kembi-Gitura) in the Chair]

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.