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In a special gazette notice issued by the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration, the declaration was made under Section 3 of the Public Holidays Act, giving Kenyans across the country an opportunity to reflect on Odinga’s life and legacy.
On August 25, 2025, he formally announced that August 27 will be observed annually as Katiba Day to serve as a reminder of Kenya’s collective responsibility to “obey, preserve, protect, and implement” the Constitution.
Among the other proposed changes are a freeze on public spending in 2026, an end to tax exemptions for the wealthy, and a reduction in the civil service.