Kenya Court Rejects Rastafarians' Cannabis Bid, Lawyers Vow to Fight On

Kenya's High Court has rejected a bid by Rastafarians to legally use cannabis for religious worship, but their lawyers have vowed to continue the legal battle, sparking a broader debate on the country's drug laws.

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Lawyers vow to fight on after Kenya court rejects Rastafarians' cannabis bid

In a long-awaited ruling, Kenya's High Court has rejected a bid by Rastafarians to be allowed to smoke cannabis as part of their religious worship. But lawyers say the fight continues and the case has opened up debate on the country's drug laws and what constitutes religious freedom.

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Kenya Court Rejects Rastafarians' Cannabis Bid, Lawyers Vow to Fight On

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