The national government has declared that October 10 will be a public holiday.
Confirming the declaration, Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr Fred Matiang’i said that the move was reached in accordance with a High Court ruling issued in November 2017.
The decision of the government to declare October 10, previously referred to as Moi Day, a public holiday came after a series of deliberations over the matter.
“In line with the provisions of the Public Holidays Act (Cap 110, Laws of Kenya) and the decision of the court in Judicial Review No. 292 of 2017 (Republic v Cabinet Secretary for Internal Security Ex Parte G O Nyauchi & 4 Others) it is hereby confirmed that 10th October 2019 will be a public holiday,” read a statement released to the media houses on Tuesday evening, as quoted by Citizen Digital.
While issuing the order, the CS urged Kenyans from different walks of life to embrace selfless acts as they mark this special day in the history of this nation.
He reminded them of the need to promote social justice, national unity and patriotism among other positive attributes in the society.
In 2010, the government had announced the striking off of Moi Day Celebrations after the adoption of the new constitution.
The holiday was first celebrated in 1988 by retired President Daniel Arap Moi.