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November 18, 2025
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Court Issues Directive Over Bhang Legalisation

Court Issues Directive Over Bhang Legalisation

In their petition, the Rastafarians had sought the court's permission for the legalisation of bhang for religious, spiritual and medicinal use...

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A Kenyan court has issued a directive regarding the legalisation of cannabis, prompting Rastafarians to threaten legal action against the Attorney General. The group seeks the removal of Attorney General Dorcas Oduor, alleging incompetence and negligence in delaying a response to their petition for marijuana legalisation.

  • The High Court postponed the hearing on cannabis legalisation to January 14 and January 15 next year, awaiting the Attorney General's response.
  • Rastafarians, represented by lawyer Danstan Omari, accused Attorney General Dorcas Oduor of intentionally delaying a response to their petition filed in 2021.
  • The petition advocates for the legalisation of bhang for religious, spiritual, and medicinal use, arguing that current laws infringe upon their rights of worship.

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