The High Court has granted the Attorney General more time to respond in a case filed by the Rastafari Society of Kenya (RSK), which seeks to decriminalize marijuana use based on religious freedom. This decision came despite strong opposition from the petitioners, who argued against repeated state-requested postponements.

• The case, seeking to overturn laws criminalizing private cannabis use, claims violation of constitutional rights, particularly freedom of religion, as the substance is part of Rastafari spiritual practice.
• Lawyer Shadrack Wambui represents the Rastafari Society of Kenya (RSK), emphasizing the prolonged delay since the case's filing in 2021.
• The next hearing is set for January 12, with a judgment date maintained for March 12, 2026, despite the government not having filed its official response four years after the petition.