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Gerald Njiru (pictured) was arrested for growing cannabis in his farm. [Muriithi Mugo, Standard]
A man from Mugui village in Embu East sub-county who was arrested for planting cannabis in his farm said he has been using it as a vegetable since 1972.
Gerald Njiru Ireri accused the area chief of uprooting his plants without his consent saying they have medicinal value.
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