President William Ruto has declared August 27 as Katiba Day in honour of the promulgation of Kenya’s 2010 Constitution.

In a statement on Monday, August 25, Ruto said the day is meant to remind citizens of their responsibility to uphold, safeguard, and fully implement the Constitution.

Although recognised as a national day, Katiba Day will not be a public holiday. Kenyans will therefore go about their usual routines while marking 15 years since the 2010 Constitution came into force and reflecting on its impact on the country’s democratic path.

“Now therefore I, President William Ruto, President and Commander-in-Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution, do hereby proclaim that August 27, 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 stated.

“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 the Constitution by fostering national dialogue on our constitutionalism, governance, and the rule of law.”

The President stated that the day will be marked across Kenya as well as in all foreign diplomatic missions.

Ruto clarified that although it will remain a normal working day, government agencies will be mandated to organise and take part in civic activities aimed at promoting constitutional awareness and public participation.

“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 organise, hold, and participate in solemn civic activities on that Day to foster constitutional awareness and civic engagement,” Ruto stated.

Kenya’s 2010 Constitution was crafted to usher in key political, social, and economic reforms, putting an end to years of instability under the old constitutional framework.

It was formally enacted by former President Mwai Kibaki on August 27, 2010, following its approval in a nationwide referendum held on August 4, 2010.

“The 27th of August, 2025, marks the fifteenth anniversary of the promulgation of the 2010 Supreme Law; presenting a unique opportunity for celebration of our Constitution, which is universally acclaimed as one of the most transformative and progressive in human history,” Ruto stated.