On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, the High Court dismissed a petition by the Rastafarian Society of Kenya seeking to legalize bhang for religious use. Justice Bahati Mwamuye ruled that the petitioners failed to present sufficient and consistent evidence to support their claims. As a result,
Members of the Rastafari Society of Kenya appeared before the High Court on March 13, 2026. They defended the religious use of cannabis during ongoing constitutional proceedings. The petitioners described cannabis as a “holy herb” and a gift from God.” According to the community, the plant plays a vital spiritual role in their faith. However, […]
The Rastafari Society of Kenya accuses the state of deliberate delays as their four-year battle for cannabis rights drags on. The Rastafari Society of Kenya has protested a new delay in its long-running petition to legalise marijuana for religious and cultural use. The High Court on Tuesday, 18 November, 2025, granted the government more time […]




