Hansard Summary
The Deputy Speaker announced that the required quorum was not met and adjourned the morning sitting, scheduling a reconvening at 2:30 p.m. that afternoon. Members’ request for an additional 30 minutes was denied, citing Standing Order 34 which mandates adjournment when quorum is not achieved.Sentimental Analysis
NeutralTHE PARLIAMENT OF KENYA
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
THE HANSARD
Wednesday, 31st August, 2016
Hon. Deputy Speaker
Can the Quorum Bell be rung?
ADJOURNMENT
Hon. Deputy Speaker
Order, Members. Unfortunately, we are unable to raise the requisite Quorum. I therefore adjourn the House until this afternoon at 2.30 p.m.
Is there any Member coming?
(Loud consultation)
Hon. Members
Allow 30 more minutes.
Hon. Deputy Speaker
No. It is not allowed. Fortunately, we have a House of rules. This one is expressly stated in the Standing Orders. Standing Order No. 34 clearly says that if we do not raise the requisite Quorum within the time we have given, we adjourn. We have given enough time and rung the Quorum Bell for over 15 minutes.
So, Members, the House stands adjourned until this afternoon, at 2.30 p.m. The House rose at 9.54 a.m.