High Court Dismisses Rastafarian Petition to Decriminalise Marijuana on Religious Grounds

The High Court of Kenya dismissed a Rastafarian petition to decriminalize marijuana on religious grounds. Justice Bahati Mwamuye ruled that the evidence presented was insufficient to invalidate the existing law. Possession, cultivation, and use of cannabis remain illegal, with penalties including up to 20 years in prison. The court noted that religious rights are not absolute and may be limited to protect public health.