President William Ruto has officially proclaimed August 27 as Katiba Day, an annual event to commemorate the promulgation of Kenya’s 2010 Constitution.
In a proclamation dated August 25, the Head of State said the day will be observed every year to remind Kenyans of their duty to uphold, protect, and implement the Constitution.
The first observance will take place on August 27, 2025, coinciding with the 15th anniversary of the Constitution.
“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 in commemoration of the promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya 2010,” the proclamation read in part.
Ruto said the promulgation of the 2010 Constitution was a defining moment in Kenya’s history, ushering in a new era of constitutionalism, citizen-centered governance, devolution, equitable development, and the protection of rights and freedoms.
The day will be marked across the country and at all Kenyan diplomatic missions abroad. It will serve as a platform for reflection on constitutional governance and the nation’s aspiration for justice, equity, and prosperity.
According to the President, Katiba Day will not be a public holiday but will remain a working day. However, he directed all government institutions, schools, and both levels of government to organize civic activities that promote constitutional awareness and citizen engagement.
