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January 14, 2026
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NACADA enjoined in Rastafarians’ case seeking bhang legalisation

NACADA enjoined in Rastafarians’ case seeking bhang legalisation

Justice Bahati Mwamuye allowed NACADA’s application to join the matter as an interested party...

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The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has been formally joined as an interested party in a constitutional petition seeking to legalize cannabis in Kenya, leading to an adjournment of the High Court hearing.

  • The High Court, presided over by Justice Bahati Mwamuye, granted NACADA's application to join the case.
  • The new hearing date has been set for January 30, 2026, with judgment deferred until March 19, 2026.
  • The petition was filed by members of the Rastafari community, who argue that cannabis use is integral to their religious practices and that current laws violate their constitutional rights.

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