Okango Hails Ruto for Declaring Katiba Day
Ruto directed all arms of government, institutions, and schools to engage in civic activities on the day. The activities will enhance awareness
Okango reminded Kenyans that Katiba Day presents them with an opportunity to reaffirm their commitment to justice, liberties, and devolution. Photo/ Courtesy
By Juliet Jerotich
Fredrick Okango, the Kenya African National Union (KANU) Secretary General for Political Affairs, has received President William Ruto for declaring August 27 Katiba Day. The day is to be marked annually in honor of the 2010 Constitution. In a message on his official X profile on Monday, August 25, 2025, Okango called the move historic and inspiring. He welcomed it as a breakthrough to the promotion of constitutionalism and the entrenchment of values enshrined in the supreme law of the land.
Okango reminded Kenyans that Katiba Day presents them with an opportunity to reaffirm their commitment to justice, liberties, and devolution. He reaffirmed that a just and prosperous Kenya can only be realized if they stand up for and guard the Constitution. His statement echoed in President Ruto’s statement, which emphasized that remembrance alone is not what the day is supposed to be about, but also about remembrance and civic responsibility.
President Ruto, in his statement made from the Executive Office, stated that the Constitution of 2010 continues to be one of the greatest achievements in Kenyan history. He reminded Kenyans that it was by their sovereign will that the Constitution took effect on August 27, 2010. The Head of State emphasized that the Constitution is the pillar of democracy, good governance, and equality.
This comes after Kenya marked the 15th anniversary of the Constitution. According to the President, the celebration gives the country a moment of reflection on how far the country has come as far as democracy, devolution, public engagement, and respect for the rule of law. The President further indicated that the celebration would annually serve as a reminder to every citizen of the obligation to protect and defend the Constitution.
Though Katiba Day will remain a working day, Ruto directed all arms of government, institutions, and schools to engage in civic activities on the day. The activities will enhance awareness and debate on constitutionalism. Additionally, Katiba Day will be observed not only throughout Kenya but also in all foreign missions abroad, showing that the country remains united as well as committed in toto to democratic values.
The institution of Katiba Day has been hailed as a step towards marking the democratic journey of Kenya without forgetting the ideals of freedom, equity, and justice that are to guide it.
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