Huduma Day is a Kenyan holiday celebrated on October 10 every year. It was previously known as Moi Day, named after former Kenyan President Daniel Moi, who designated October 10th as Moi Day to mark his rise to power after the passing of Kenyas founding president, Jomo Kenyatta. However, following the promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya in August 2010, Moi Day was removed from the list of Kenyan national holidays. It was only reinstated following a significant judicial ruling by Kenyas Supreme Court in 2017, which restored it as an October 10 public holiday. The holiday was then renamed Huduma Day, which means "service" in Swahili, to reflect its new spirit, emphasizing community development and volunteerism.
On Huduma Day, Kenyan citizens are encouraged to participate in various community service activities, such as cleaning public spaces, planting trees, visiting hospitals and orphanages, and engaging in other acts of volunteerism. The day aims to foster a sense of national unity, pride, and social responsibility among the people of Kenya, and it serves as a reminder of the importance of public service and giving back to the community, emphasizing the values of selflessness and civic duty. The Kenyan government uses the occasion to highlight the benefits of sustainable development, from statewide prayer services to community development projects.