Kenya denies Rastafarians the right to smoke marijuana
Summary
Kenya's highest court has ruled against a religious group called the Rastafarians, denying them the legal right to use marijuana for their religious practices. The decision stops the group from legally smoking cannabis as part of their faith.Key Facts
- The court case involved the Rastafarians in Kenya seeking permission to use marijuana for religious reasons.
- The court ruled that the Rastafarians cannot legally use cannabis for their religious practices.
- This ruling ends a long legal battle for the Rastafarian community in Kenya.
- Marijuana remains illegal for religious use in Kenya under this decision.
- The case highlights conflicts between religious freedom and drug laws in Kenya.
- The article also mentions other African news such as cocoa producers working together and environmental activism, but the main focus is on the court ruling for Rastafarians.
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