Ruto Declares August 27 as Katiba Day
President William Ruto has officially announced that August 27 will be celebrated as Katiba Day to mark the anniversary of Kenya’s 2010 Constitution.
In a statement released on Monday, August 25, President Ruto emphasized that this day will serve as a reminder to all Kenyans of their responsibility to respect, uphold, protect, and implement the Constitution. He highlighted the importance of the Constitution in shaping Kenya’s democracy and guiding the country’s governance.
Although the day will be called Katiba Day, President Ruto clarified that it will not be a public holiday. Kenyans will continue with their normal daily routines, including work and school, even as they commemorate 15 years since the 2010 Constitution was enacted.
“Now therefore I, President William Ruto, President and Commander-in-Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution, do hereby proclaim that August 27, 2025, and every 27th day of August thereafter shall be observed as ‘Katiba Day’ in commemoration of the promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya 2010,” the President stated.
President Ruto explained that Katiba Day will be observed across the entire country and at all Kenyan diplomatic missions abroad.
The day is meant to renew the shared commitment of all Kenyans to the values and principles of the Constitution, including governance, the rule of law, and civic responsibility. He also encouraged national dialogue on constitutionalism and governance as part of the day’s observance.
Even though it is not a public holiday, Ruto directed all government institutions, including those in the executive, legislative, and judicial arms of government, as well as local and county governments, to organize and participate in civic activities.
Schools, offices, and other institutions are expected to hold educational and awareness programs to foster constitutional knowledge and civic engagement among Kenyans.
The 2010 Constitution was introduced to bring major political, social, and economic reforms, aiming to end the political instability that had plagued Kenya under previous legal frameworks. It was officially promulgated by former President Mwai Kibaki on August 27, 2010, following approval by Kenyans in a national referendum held on August 4, 2010.
“This 27th day of August, 2025, marks the fifteenth anniversary of the promulgation of our 2010 Constitution. It is a unique opportunity for all Kenyans to celebrate our Supreme Law, which is widely recognized as one of the most transformative and progressive constitutions in the world,” President Ruto said, underlining the historic importance of this milestone.
Katiba Day, therefore, is not just a symbolic celebration. It is a call for Kenyans to reflect on the rights and responsibilities enshrined in the Constitution, promote civic awareness, and participate actively in building a nation founded on justice, equality, and democratic governance.
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