President Ruto explains why Katiba Day was not declared a public holiday

He pointed out that during the Constitution-making process, Kenyans had raised concerns over the country having too many public holidays, which led to an attempt to consolidate them under the 2010 Con.....

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President William Ruto explained why Katiba Day on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, was not declared a public holiday, despite marking 15 years since Kenya's 2010 Constitution was promulgated. His decision was informed by the spirit of the Constitution itself and past concerns about too many public holidays.

The President chose not to make Katiba Day a work-free national holiday, encouraging Kenyans to work in the morning and celebrate in the afternoon.
Ruto spoke during the Katiba at 15 celebrations at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi.
The President remained open to future deliberations if the nation decides the day should become a public holiday.