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In a message marking Katiba Day on Thursday, Odhiambo called for a renewed examination of how the Constitution has shaped Kenya since it was promulgated on August 27, 2010, arguing that its promise must be measured by the everyday experiences of citizens
Speaking at the 16th anniversary Katiba Day Symposium at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi on Thursday, August 27, 2026, Ruto said the State could not honour the Constitution by ignoring allegations of unlawful arrests, forced disappearances and excessive use of lethal force
In a statement marking Katiba Day on Thursday, Maraga said the Constitution was the product of years of struggle and sacrifice by Kenyans and should not be taken for granted.
The President explained that accountability must extend across the Executive, Parliament, Judiciary, national and county governments, constitutional commissions and independent offices. He also defended judicial independence while calling for a balance between constitutional oversight and the democratic mandate secured through elections
Kindiki said Kenya's constitutional identity recognises the country's cultural, ethnic, racial and religious diversity while requiring citizens to remain united as one sovereign nation
The new Constitution replaced the previous constitutional order after a reform process that gained renewed momentum following the disputed 2007 presidential election and the subsequent post-election violence
he day commemorates the historic adoption of the Constitution on August 27, 2010, which introduced devolution, strengthened human rights and placed citizens at the centre of governance.
Speaking during Katiba Day celebrations on Wednesday Koome emphasized that the Judiciary’s commitment to the supreme law remains steadfast despite ongoing challenges
KANU) Secretary General for Political Affairs, Fredrick Okango said described the move as both “encouraging and historic,” noting that it strengthens the promotion of constitutionalism and the values embedded in Kenya’s supreme law.