- August 27 was officially declared Katiba Day.
- Day to mark the 2010 Constitution and its progress.
- President Ruto says it reminds Kenyans of their duty to respect and defend the law.
- Katiba Day will be a normal working day.
- All institutions, including schools, to organise civic activities.
President William Ruto has announced that August 27 will now be celebrated every year as Katiba Day, a national day set aside to remember the 2010 Constitution. The declaration comes as the country prepares to mark 15 years since the Constitution was launched.
In his statement, Ruto said the 2010 Constitution changed Kenya’s governance by bringing democracy, devolution, protection of rights, and giving more power to the people. He explained that the new holiday is meant to remind Kenyans of their duty to respect, protect, and follow the Constitution.
The President noted that Katiba Day will not be a public holiday but a normal working day. However, all government offices, both at the national and county levels, and even schools, will have to organise activities that teach people about the Constitution and encourage citizens to take part in governance.
This announcement comes as Kenya reaches 15 years since adopting the 2010 Constitution, which is praised both in Africa and across the world as one of the most progressive charters.
