It was then renamed Huduma Day and later Utamadui Day in 2020 following the Statute Miscellaneous Amendments Act No. 29 of 2020.
During former President Uhuru Kenyatta's regime, he had set aside the day for national celebrations, but there were minimal activities on the days.
A section of Kenyans are already thronged into Bomas and other venues across the country, with high-level performances in place entertaining guests.
The State Department for Culture, Arts and Heritage Principal Secretary Ummi Bashir announced that the event will be held across all 47 counties.