Kenya's Rastafari Society loses case to decriminalise cannabis use
Summary
A Kenyan court ruled against the Rastafari Society’s request to decriminalize cannabis use. The society had argued that cannabis is important for their religious practices, but the court did not approve their petition.Key Facts
- The court case addressed the use of cannabis by the Rastafarian community in Kenya.
- The Rastafari Society is officially recognized as a religion in Kenya.
- The community wants cannabis to be legal for religious reasons.
- The court has been considering the case since 2021.
- The ruling was made public on July 16, 2026.
- The court decided not to decriminalize cannabis for Rastafarians.
- Cannabis remains illegal for religious use in Kenya after this ruling.
- The case had gained attention because it involved religious freedom and drug laws.
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