Members of the Rastafarian community have petitioned the High Court in Nairobi, defending the religious use of cannabis as sacred and integral to their spiritual worship and meditation.

• The community argues that laws prohibiting private cannabis use violate their constitutional right to freedom of religion.
• A key witness detailed how the "holy herb" is used in worship and meditation for spiritual guidance, with strict guidelines for adult participants.
• The Rastafarian community claims they have faced discrimination and legal challenges, including arrests for alleged drug trafficking.
• A judgment is expected from Bahati Mwamuye on May 27.