President William Ruto has officially designated August 27 as Katiba Day, a national observance to commemorate the promulgation of the 2010 Constitution, which he described as a landmark achievement in Kenya’s democratic evolution.
The announcement was made through a presidential proclamation issued on Monday, August 25, 2025, ahead of the Constitution’s 15th anniversary. The Head of State said the annual event will serve as a moment for Kenyans to reflect on the country’s constitutional journey and renew their commitment to the principles of governance, justice, and human rights.
“August 27, 2010, marked a turning point in our nation’s history,” Ruto stated. “It ushered in a new era of citizen-centred governance, devolution, protection of rights, and equitable development.”
According to the proclamation, Katiba Day will be observed every year on August 27, both within Kenya and across its diplomatic missions abroad. While it will remain a working day, all arms of government, county administrations, and learning institutions will be expected to organise civic activities aimed at promoting constitutional awareness and public engagement.
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The President emphasised that the day is not merely symbolic but a call to action. “Katiba Day is about safeguarding the values enshrined in our Constitution and fostering national dialogue on constitutionalism, governance, and the rule of law,” he said.
The proclamation further guarantees continuity in legal and administrative references, stating that any mention of the Constitution’s promulgation in official documents will be recognised under the new observance. Ruto affirmed that the day will be marked with solemn civic activities to deepen public understanding of constitutional ideals.
“NOW THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM SAMOEI RUTO, President and Commander-in-Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution, do hereby proclaim THAT: 27th August, 2025, and every 27th day in the month of August forever thereafter shall be observed as ‘Katiba Day’,” the presidential proclamation read.
The day shall remain a working day with all government institutions, schools, and county government required to participate in activities such as public forums, exhibitions, and educational programmes to mark the day. The aim is to ensure that citizens, especially the youth, understand the Constitution’s role in shaping governance and protecting rights.
By Masaki Enock
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