President William Ruto has declared August 27 as “Katiba Day”, a day set aside to commemorate the promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

According to President Ruto, Katiba Day shall be observed throughout the territory of Kenya and all its diplomatic missions abroad as a day dedicated to renewing shared commitment to the ideals of the Constitution by fostering national dialogue on constitutionalism, governance, and the rule of law.

“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,” President Ruto says.

It is because of this reason that, President Ruto says, it is befitting for Kenyans to commemorate this day as a reminder of “our collective duty to obey, preserve, protect and implement the Constitution.

But for Kenyans who thought this is a public holiday, hold your horses.

Katiba Day shall remain a working day. However, 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.