President William Ruto has officially designated August 27 as Katiba Day, commemorating the 15th anniversary of Kenya’s 2010 Constitution.
In a statement released on Monday, August 25, President Ruto emphasized that the day is intended to remind all Kenyans of their duty to obey, protect, and implement the Constitution. While recognized nationally, Katiba Day will not be a public holiday; normal work and school activities will continue.
“Now therefore I, President William Ruto, President and Commander-in-Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution, do hereby proclaim that August 27, 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,” Ruto stated.
The President noted that Katiba Day will be observed throughout Kenya and at all diplomatic missions abroad. All government institutions, including schools, are expected to organize and participate in civic activities to promote constitutional awareness and civic engagement.
Ruto highlighted the significance of the 2010 Constitution, which introduced fundamental political, social, and economic reforms and ended decades of instability under previous legal frameworks. The Constitution was promulgated by former President Mwai Kibaki on August 27, 2010, following a national referendum on August 4, 2010.
“The 27th of August, 2025, marks the fifteenth anniversary of the promulgation of the 2010 Supreme Law; presenting a unique opportunity for celebration of our Constitution, which is universally acclaimed as one of the most transformative and progressive in human history,” Ruto added.
