President William Ruto has officially declared August 27 as “Katiba Day”, a new annual national observance dedicated to commemorating the promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya 2010. In a proclamation dated August 25, 2025, President Ruto stated that Katiba Day will be observed every year to remind all Kenyans of their collective responsibility to uphold, protect, and implement the Constitution.
A Defining Milestone
The first Katiba Day will be marked on August 27, 2025, coinciding with the 15th anniversary of the 2010 Constitution. This foundational document ushered in a new era for Kenya, characterized by constitutionalism, citizen-centered governance, devolution, equitable development, and the protection of fundamental rights and freedoms.
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,
President William Ruto A Day of Reflection and Civic Engagement
The President emphasized that Katiba Day will be an important moment for national reflection on constitutional governance and Kenya’s aspirations for a just, equitable, and prosperous society and that the day will also serve to renew national commitment to the ideals enshrined in the Constitution, including good governance, the rule of law, and civic responsibility.
A Working Day, but Not Without Purpose
While Katiba Day will remain a working day, the President has directed that all government institutions, including schools and the two levels of government to organize and participate in civic activities that promote constitutional awareness and citizen engagement.These activities will also extend to Kenya’s diplomatic missions abroad, making Katiba Day a truly national and global occasion for Kenyans.
Honoring the Will of the People
President Ruto underscored that the Constitution of Kenya 2010 represents the sovereign will of the people, and remains one of the most transformative milestones in the country’s history. Katiba Day is therefore not only a celebration of the past but also a call to action—to protect the democratic gains made and to ensure that the Constitution continues to guide the nation’s future.
