President William Ruto has officially declared August 27 as Katiba Day, to be observed annually in honor of the promulgation of the 2010 Constitution.
In a proclamation issued by the Executive Office of the President, Ruto stated that the new commemoration will serve as a reminder of Kenya’s collective duty to “obey, preserve, 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.
President Ruto emphasized that the Constitution has been central to Kenya’s democratic growth, strengthening governance, empowering devolution, and safeguarding human rights.
Unlike most national holidays, Katiba Day will remain a working day, but it will be officially observed by all arms and levels of government, schools, and Kenya’s diplomatic missions abroad.
The declaration marks the first formal recognition of the Constitution’s promulgation date as a national day of remembrance, 15 years after the historic event in 2010.
