Kenya denies Rastafarians the right to smoke weed

Rastafarians in Kenya are upset after a court ruled that smoking cannabis isn't essential to their religious practices, denying them an exemption from the country's strict drug laws. This decision has sparked a legal battle as the community plans to appeal, arguing that cannabis, or ganja, is integral to their spiritual rituals. The ruling highlights the tension between religious freedom and legal restrictions, raising questions about how societies balance tradition with drug regulation. This case underscores broader issues of cultural and religious rights within the framework of national law.