Kenyan court rejects Rastafarian bid to legalise cannabis for religious use

A Kenyan court has dismissed a bid by the country's Rastafarian community to legalise cannabis for religious purposes.

Rastafarians argued the ban violates freedom of religion, but the judge ruled there was insufficient evidence.

Cannabis remains illegal in Kenya. pic.twitter.com/kLXjZo2Kc1

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A Kenyan court has dismissed a bid by the country’s Rastafarian community to legalise cannabis for religious purposes.

Rastafarians argued the ban violates freedom of religion, but the judge ruled there was insufficient evidence.

Cannabis remains illegal in Kenya.