Kenyan court dismisses Rastafarians' bid to legalise cannabis
The court acknowledged the need for a broader national debate on cannabis policy in Kenya.
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"We ought to have frank conversations on cannabis and which directions we should take."
— Bahati Mwamuye , Other
"Kenya cannot be the only country that is harassing the Rastafarian people."
— Danstan Omari , Activist
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The court acknowledged the need for a broader national debate on cannabis policy in Kenya.
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