Ruto declares August 27 as Katiba Day to commemorate 2010 Constitution
President William Ruto has officially designated August 27 as “Katiba Day” to commemorate the promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya in 2010, highlighting the nation’s ongoing commitment to constitutionalism and citizen-centred governance.
In a presidential proclamation dated August 25, 2025, Ruto said August 27, 2010, was a pivotal moment in Kenya’s history, reflecting the sovereign will of the people and revitalising the principles and values of democracy.
He noted that the Constitution ushered in a transformative period for Kenya, emphasising devolution, equitable development, citizen-centred governance and protection of fundamental rights.
“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,” he said.
According to the President, August 27, 2025, marks the fifteenth anniversary of the Constitution, which he described as “universally acclaimed as one of the most transformative and progressive in human history.”
