Kenyans are a happy lot after the government through the Interior Ministry officially reinstated October 10th, otherwise known as Moi Day, as a public holiday.
The state had removed Moi Day from the list of Public Holidays following promulgation of the new constitution in 2010.
The decision to reinstate the holiday followed a court ruling issued in November 2017 by Justice Odunga.
“Going by this decision therefore October 10 shall be a public holiday.
“Owing to the elaborate celebrations lined up for all our heroes on Mashujaa Day (October 20), I make no pronouncement on the manner in which October 10 shall be celebrated," CS Fred Matiang'i stated on Monday.
In his decision, Justice Odunga had noted that the removal of Moi Day was a contravention of the Public Holidays act.
He explained that although Moi Day was not a national day, its celebration as a public holiday was in line with provisions of the constitution.
Moi Day was originally celebrated in honor of Kenya's second President Daniel Toroitich Arap Moi.
Following the ruling, Kenyans expressed excitement at the prospect of two public holidays in October.