
Kenya's High Court is scheduled to rule on July 15 on a petition by Rastafarians seeking legalisation of cannabis. The Rastafarian faith is officially recognized in Kenya, and adherents view cannabis as essential to their religious practice. This ruling could be a landmark decision regarding religious freedom and drug policy in the country.
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The Rastafarian faith is officially recognised in Kenya.
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The Rastafarian faith is officially recognised in Kenya.
France 24On July 15, Kenya's High Court is set to deliver a ruling. For years, Rastafarians — whose faith is officially recognised in Kenya — have been seeking the legalisation of cannabis, which they consider essential to their religious practice.
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The Rastafarian faith is officially recognised in Kenya.
France 24Kenya's High Court is set to deliver a landmark ruling on July 15.
PredictionRastafarians consider cannabis essential to their religious practice.
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