Ruto designates August 27 as Katiba Day to honour Constitution
By David Nthua, August 25, 2025President 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
Ruto said that the 15th anniversary of the Constitution offered the country an opportunity to reflect on the gains made in governance, democracy, devolution, and citizen participation.
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.
“Katiba Day shall be observed throughout the territory of Kenya and all our diplomatic missions abroad as a day dedicated to renewing our shared commitment to the ideals of our Constitution by fostering national dialogue on constitutionalism, governance, and the rule of law,” the statement read in parts.
However, the government clarified that the day will remain a working day.
Institutions in the three arms of government and two levels of governance, including schools, will be expected to organise activities to promote constitutional awareness and civic engagement.
National reminder
Ruto emphasised that commemorating the day annually would strengthen the country’s democratic journey.
“It is befitting for the people of Kenya to commemorate this day as a reminder of our collective duty to obey, preserve, protect and implement the Constitution,” the statement read in parts.
The declaration now formalises August 27 as a key date in Kenya’s civic calendar, ensuring citizens remember and celebrate the 2010 Constitution.