The need to have as many members as possible participate in the proceedings of the house while safeguarding them from contracting coronavirus has pushed the Senate to adopt a hybrid system of plenary sittings. He invoked Standing order 51 (2)(a) that allows the senators to hold both virtual and physical plenary sittings. He went ahead to issue guidelines for senators intending to attend plenary sittings virtually. In addition, they shall participate from an environment which is non-political, professionally appropriate and not distracting to other Senators. “Pursuant to Standing Order 251D (2), a Senator participating virtually shall adhere to the standards set out under the Speaker’s Rules on attire and decorum,” he directed.

Source: The Star December 10, 2020 20:02 UTC