Fredrick Okango lauds Ruto for implementing Katiba Day
By Cynthia Lodite, August 25, 2025Political strategist Fredrick Okango has lauded President William Ruto for officially recognising Katiba Day in honour of the 2010 constitution.
On his part, in a statement on his official X account on Monday, August 25, 2025, Okango termed the move as both “encouraging and historic,” praising it as a vital step in promoting constitutionalism and the values enshrined in the supreme law of Kenya.
“This is encouraging and historic @makaumutua. President @WilliamsRuto has proclaimed 27th August as Katiba Day, a day to honour the 2010 Constitution, renew our commitment to constitutionalism, devolution, justice & freedoms. A just, equitable & prosperous Kenya begins with defending our Katiba,” Okango wrote.
Notably, the Katiba Day is expected to serve as a national moment of reflection, celebrating Kenya’s democratic journey while recommitting the nation to justice, the rule of law, and the full implementation of the Constitution.
Katiba day
President William Ruto has officially proclaimed August 27 of every year as Katiba Day, a national commemoration to honour the promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
In a statement from the Executive Office of the President issued on Monday, August 25, 2025, Ruto described the Constitution as one of the most transformative milestones in the country’s history.
He said the day would serve as a reminder to all Kenyans of the need to protect and nurture the values embedded in the supreme law.
“On the 27th day of August, 2010, in exercise of the sovereign will of the People of Kenya and in revitalising the foundational principles and values of our democracy, the Constitution of Kenya was promulgated,” the statement read in parts.
Observance and significance
According to the Head of State, the 15th anniversary of the Constitution offered the country an opportunity to reflect on the gains made in governance, democracy, devolution, and citizen participation.
Likewise, he added that the decision to designate Katiba Day was aimed at reminding Kenyans of their responsibility to uphold constitutionalism.
According to the proclamation, Katiba Day will be observed across the country and in Kenya’s diplomatic missions abroad as a day dedicated to renewing the nation’s shared commitment to democracy, governance, and the rule of law.