diff --git a/bindings/python/eekboard/__init__.py b/bindings/python/eekboard/__init__.py
index 26e859e2..3ca8dc17 100644
--- a/bindings/python/eekboard/__init__.py
+++ b/bindings/python/eekboard/__init__.py
@@ -34,6 +34,8 @@ MODIFIER_BEHAVIOR_LATCH = \
  Eek.ModifierBehavior.LOCK,
  Eek.ModifierBehavior.LATCH)
 
+SymbolCategory = Eek.SymbolCategory
+
 CSW = 640
 CSH = 480