Ruto proclaims August 27 as Katiba Day
By Mustafa Juma, August 25, 2025President William Ruto has officially declared August 27 as Katiba Day, a national commemoration to honour the 2010 Constitution, which he described as one of the most transformative and progressive charters in human history.
In a presidential proclamation issued on Monday, August 25, 2025, the Head of State said the designation of Katiba Day will provide Kenyans with an annual opportunity to reflect on the country’s democratic journey and renew their commitment to constitutionalism.
“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,” Ruto stated.
“The promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 marked a defining moment in our nation’s history, heralding a new era of constitutionalism, citizen-centred governance, devolution and equitable development, protection of fundamental rights and freedoms, and a shared aspiration for a more just, equitable, and prosperous nation for all.”
The President noted that August 27, 2025, will mark the 15th anniversary of the Constitution’s promulgation, making it a symbolic milestone for the country.
According to the proclamation, Katiba Day will be observed every year on August 27 both within the country and in all Kenyan diplomatic missions abroad.
How to observe Katiba Day
It will remain a working day, but government institutions, schools, and county governments will be required to organise civic activities to promote constitutional awareness and civic engagement.
Ruto emphasised that the day is not only about celebration but also about safeguarding the values enshrined in the Constitution.
“NOW THEREFORE, 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,” Ruto declared.
“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; and while Katiba Day shall remain a working day, all government institutions in the three arms of government and the two levels of governance, including schools, shall organize, hold, and participate in solemn civic activities on that Day to foster constitutional awareness and civic engagement.”
