NAIROBI, Kenya – President William Ruto has officially proclaimed August 27 as Katiba Day, a new annual event to commemorate the promulgation of the 2010 Constitution of Kenya.
In a proclamation dated August 25, 2025, the President announced that the first observance will take place on August 27, 2025, coinciding with the 15th anniversary of the Constitution.
“By the authority vested in me by the Constitution, I 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,” Ruto declared.
Why Katiba Day Matters
Ruto described the promulgation of the Constitution in 2010 as a defining moment in Kenya’s history, ushering in an era of constitutionalism, citizen-centered governance, devolution, equitable development, and the protection of fundamental rights and freedoms.
The day will be observed across Kenya and at all Kenyan diplomatic missions abroad.
It will serve as an occasion to reflect on constitutional governance and the country’s aspirations for a just, equitable, and prosperous nation.
Civic Activities, Not a Holiday
Although Katiba Day will not be a public holiday, the President directed that government institutions, schools, and both levels of government organize civic activities to foster constitutional awareness and engagement.
“It is befitting for Kenyans to commemorate this day as a reminder of our collective duty to obey, preserve, protect, and implement the Constitution,” Ruto said.
He added that the Constitution remains a transformative milestone that embodies the sovereign will of the people of Kenya.
