Rastafarians in Kenya fight to decriminalise cannabis, say herb is sacred

A man (L) wearing a red, gold and gree cap over his dreadlock. A woman (R) dancing while shaking her long dreadlocks. (Photo: iStock)

The High Court has given Attorney General Dorcas Oduor a final opportunity to file her responses in a landmark case filed by the Rastafari Society of Kenya (RSK), which seeks to decriminalize the use of marijuana for spiritual purposes.

Justice Bahati Mwamuye granted the extension after the AG requested a postponement of the hearing initially scheduled to start Tuesday.