President William Ruto has officially declared 27th August as Katiba Day, to be observed annually in recognition of the promulgation of Kenya’s 2010 Constitution.
In a statement issued on Monday, the President said this year’s commemoration will mark the 15th anniversary of the historic charter, which he described as one of the most progressive legal frameworks in modern history.
The Head of State noted that the Constitution has transformed Kenya’s governance by entrenching devolution, equitable development, constitutionalism and the protection of rights and freedoms.
“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 stated.
- According to the directive, Katiba Day will be marked both in Kenya and across diplomatic missions abroad as a day of reflection on constitutionalism, governance and the rule of law.
While it will remain a working day, President Ruto instructed all government institutions, including schools to organize civic activities to foster constitutional awareness and civic engagement.
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