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Kenya's Rastafari Society Fails in Bid to Decriminalize Cannabis Use

16 Temmuz 2026France 24

A Kenyan court has ruled against a petition from the Rastafarian community seeking to decriminalise cannabis use, a decision that has disappointed many within the community. The case has been under consideration since 2021, with Rastafarians arguing that cannabis is integral to their religious practices.
The ruling highlights ongoing tensions between religious freedoms and national drug policies in Kenya.
Cannabis use remains a contentious issue worldwide, with various countries grappling with the balance between legal restrictions and religious freedoms. In Kenya, the Rastafarian community has long sought recognition of their practices, and this ruling underscores the complexities involved in navigating these legal…
The court's decision reflects a broader struggle over the recognition of religious practices in the context of national laws. While the Rastafarian community views cannabis as a sacrament, the legal system remains hesitant to align religious freedoms with drug decriminalisation.

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