President William Ruto has officially declared August 27 as Katiba Day, an annual event to commemorate the promulgation of Kenya’s 2010 Constitution.

In a proclamation dated August 25, the President announced that the day will be observed every year to remind Kenyans of their duty to uphold, protect, and implement the Constitution. The first observance will take place on August 27, 2025, marking the 15th anniversary of the landmark document.

“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 of August thereafter shall be observed as Katiba Day in commemoration of the promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya 2010,” the proclamation reads.

Ruto described the 2010 Constitution as a defining moment in the country’s history, ushering in a new era of constitutionalism, citizen-centered governance, devolution, equitable development, and the protection of fundamental rights and freedoms.

Katiba Day will be marked both across Kenya and at diplomatic missions abroad. It will serve as a national occasion to reflect on constitutional governance and reaffirm the nation’s aspirations for justice, equity, and prosperity.

The President explained that the day will provide an opportunity to renew national commitment to constitutional ideals through civic activities and dialogue.

“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,” he said.

Although Katiba Day will remain a working day, Ruto directed that government institutions, including schools and county administrations, organize and participate in civic activities aimed at fostering constitutional awareness and engagement.

He further emphasized that the Constitution embodies the sovereign will of the Kenyan people and stands as a transformative milestone in the nation’s democratic journey.