Kenya's Rastafari Society loses case to decriminalise cannabis use

In a significant legal setback, Kenya's Rastafarian community has been denied their bid to decriminalise cannabis use, a practice they argue is integral to their religious rituals. The court's ruling maintains the existing legal ban on cannabis, despite the community's longstanding petition since 2021. This decision underscores the tension between religious freedom and public health policies, highlighting the complexities of balancing cultural practices with legal frameworks. The outcome could have broader implications for how other minority religious practices are treated under the law.