Gov't declares Monday public holiday

The government has declared Monday, October 11, 2021, as a public holiday.

In a public statement on Wednesday, Interior and Coordination of National Government Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i noted that since the said day falls on a Sunday, Utamaduni Day will be celebrated on Monday, October 11, as per section 2 and 4 of the Public Holiday Act ( Cap 110)

"In line with the provisions of Section 2 and 4 of the Public Holidays Act (Cap 110), it is hereby confirmed that 11th October 2021 will be a public holiday, by dint of Utamaduni Day falling on Sunday 10th October 2021.

“Whereas this day is already conferred by law, this shall be the first time that Utamaduni Day is observed in Kenya and this press release serves to
emphasize the need for all citizens to recognize and celebrate the rich cultural diversity of Kenya in a manner that promotes unity, national cohesion and economic progress in the country,” the statement read.

In 2019 the Cabinet approved the renaming of Moi Day to Utamaduni Day.

The day is commemorated annually on October 10. This will be the first ever Utamaduni Day celebration to be held in the country.

The day is meant for the celebration of the country's rich diversity in a manner which promotes unity and economic progress.

Previously before the promulgation of the new constitution, the holiday was marked as Moi Day before it was changed to Huduma Day and later switched to Utamaduni Day