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Man wants bhang use made legal in Kenya

Gwada Ogot petition Senate to legalise the smoking of bhang. (Photo: Courtesy)

A man has petitioned the Senate to legalise the smoking of bhang (Cannabis sativa).

Gwada Ogot told the Senate's Health committee Thursday that the banning of bhang in Kenya and most African states was based on ignorance and business conspiracies by leading American and European firms.

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