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Cannabis Sativa: A case for legalisation of the 'holy' herb in Kenya

Police officers uproot Cannabis Sativa in Kisii. [File, Standard]

Cannabis Sativa is a plant that has been the subject of heated debates for many years. This green plant, which you might be forgiven for thinking is just a garden vegetable, packs a lot of history.

It has been christened with many names, including the "holy" herb, but it has also been blamed as the root of many evils. What is it about this green plant that has made it illegal in so many nations? Why has talking about it been considered taboo for decades, with its name only mentioned in whispers?

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