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Moi Day

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Moi Day,(unofficially referred asHuduma Day), is apublic holidayinKenya.[1]It is celebrated each year on October 10, honoring formerKenyan PresidentDaniel Moi.Following the promulgation of theConstitution of Kenyain August 2010, Moi Day was removed from the list of Kenyan national holidays.[2]However, on 8 November 2017, the High Court restored it as an October 10 public holiday.

On 19 December 2019 the cabinet approved the renaming of Moi Day to Huduma Day.[1]

The public holiday was renamed mazingira day from Utamaduni day.The changes were effected by President William Ruto on 24th April 2024.[3]

References

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  1. ^ab"Moi Day renamed Huduma Day, Boxing Day, Utamaduni Day".
  2. ^"Constitution of Kenya (2010)"(PDF).Archived fromthe original(PDF)on 11 November 2011.Retrieved20 October2012.
  3. ^"It's official! October 10 public holiday renamed Mazingira Day".Nation.24 April 2024.Retrieved4 October2024.