Lawmakers call for rethink of bhang laws amid rising use and traffiking

According to the UNODC World Drug Report, public buses, trains, and personal vehicles are primary vectors for moving cannabis, heroin, and cocaine inland from porous coastal ports or borders. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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Kenyan lawmakers are debating the country's laws on bhang (cannabis) amidst rising usage and trafficking, with some advocating for a move away from prohibition towards regulated use.

MPs highlighted that countries like Mexico, the United States, and South Africa have adopted controlled approaches to cannabis, including for medicinal purposes.
Ugenya MP David Ouma shared a personal account of using bhang for pain relief, while Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris noted its informal use in households.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations reports that public transport is a major conduit for drug trafficking, with significant seizures like over 170 kilograms of marijuana.

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