Kenyans on twitter have engaged in a debate following the announcement of Wednesday set to be a public holiday ‘ Moi Day’ . It is however unclear how Moi Day will be celebrated as its not among the national days recognised under Article 9(3) of the Constitution.
18 years ago, former President Daniel Toroitich Arap Moi declared October 10 to be marked as a state occasion to mark his 10 years in Power.
Moi day was first marked in 1989 as a state occasion. But two years before Moi retired, he declared it a day of private dedication to the less fortunate. Moi Day was struck out of the public holidays list in 2010 following the promulgation of the new Constitution. A common day was then set to celebrate all Kenyan heros… Mashujaa Day.
An aggrieved Kenyan, Gregory Nyauchi, moved to court to challenge the decision to stop observing Moi Day as a public holiday. Kenyans have questioned on what exactly they will be celebrating on that day and what memories tag along with these celebration. Some Kenyans appreciate the holiday where others seem to oppose this announcement.
What do we celebrate on Moi day? That never again shall we allow tyranny rule in our country #MoiDay
— Patrick P Wamalwa (@PatrickWamalw11) October 8, 2018
#MoiDay not necessary. wastage of time.
— Antony Onyalla (@AntonyOnyalla) October 8, 2018
For those that are for the idea that a holiday has to have a meaning to celebrate let it sink in your heads that on Christmas Day we always celebrate the birth of Christ in the most satanic ways.,. Kunywa pombe kupindukia.. It’s as if its the birth of satan. ?#MoiDay
— Count Olaf (@Olaf_Ke) October 8, 2018
Unpopular opinion; if we shall already be celebrating our heroes on ‘Mashujaa’ Day on 20th, with what reasons did the court rule to make Wednesday #MoiDay a public holiday?
Please attach relevant links/ screenshots to help me understand. Thank you.
— Dr MMM (@mmmicheni) October 8, 2018
#MoiDay
Walisema Moi will rule for 100 years. His holiday beating the 2010 constitution is a reflection of the this. Atleast with him Food was cheap. Kenyans had money— Tamurai Creations (@tamurai_inc) October 8, 2018
CS @FredMatiangi is now respecting a court order on #MoiDay while there are 13 court orders declaring the deportation of @MigunaMiguna ILLEGAL. You can’t decide which Court orders to respect and disrespect. Cc @GKihalangwa @NPSOfficial_KE
— Rein (@Asamoh_) October 8, 2018