An Eldoret court was filled with laughter after a 24-year-old man, Cornelius Kiprotich, claimed he grew marijuana for its beauty and to bring him peace.

• Cornelius Kiprotich pleaded guilty to cultivating 15 stems of cannabis sativa.
• He stated his love for nature and claimed the plants soothed his soul, unlike traditional flowers.
• A separate case involved Hillary Korir, who pleaded guilty to possessing 10 rolls of bhang, calling it "medicine for strength."