Hansard Summary
The Senate afternoon sitting on 12 June 2013 could not commence because only two senators were present, failing to meet the quorum requirement. The Speaker ordered the division bell to be rung twice, but after a total of fifteen minutes there was still no quorum, leading to the adjournment of the House until the following day.Sentimental Analysis
NeutralTHE PARLIAMENT OF KENYA
THE SENATE
THE HANSARD
June 12, 2013 SENATE DEBATES
PARLIAMENT OF KENYA
Wednesday, 12th June, 2013
[The Speaker (Hon. Ethuro) in the Chair]
QUORUM CALL AT COMMENCEMENT OF SITTING
The Speaker (Hon. Ethuro)
Order, hon. Senators! We need to determine if we have a quorum.
The Clerk of the Senate (Mr. Nyegenye) : Mr. Speaker, Sir, there are two hon. Senators present in the Chamber. We do not have a quorum.
The Speaker (Hon. Ethuro)
I order that the Division Bell be rung!
Hon. Senators, ten minutes have elapsed and I see there is no quorum. I order that the Bell be rung for another five minutes.
ADJOURNMENT
The Speaker (Hon. Ethuro)
Hon. Senators, due to lack of quorum, it is now time to adjourn the House until tomorrow, Thursday, 13th June, 2013 at 2.30 p.m.
The Senate rose at 2.50 p.m.