President Ruto Proclaims August 27 as Annual 'Katiba Day'
President William Ruto has officially designated August 27 as “Katiba Day,” a new annual national event to commemorate the promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
In a proclamation dated August 25, the President stated that the day would be observed annually as a solemn reminder to Kenyans of their collective duty to uphold, protect, and implement the Constitution.
“The promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 marked a defining moment in our nation's history, heralding a new era of constitutionalism, citizen-centred governance, devolution and equitable development, protection of fundamental rights and freedoms, and a shared aspiration for a more just, equitable, and prosperous nation for all,” the proclamation read in part.
The inaugural observance of Katiba Day will take place on August 27, 2025, marking the 15th anniversary of the landmark Constitution.
President Ruto emphasized that the 2010 promulgation represented a "defining moment in our nation’s history," ushering in a new era characterized by constitutionalism, citizen-centered governance, the decentralization of power through devolution, equitable development, and robust protection of fundamental rights and freedoms.
According to the head of state, Katiba Day will be a working day but will be observed by all arms and levels of government, including schools and Kenya’s diplomatic missions abroad. Institutions will be required to organize activities that “foster constitutional awareness and civic engagement,” he said.
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