# Kenyan Court Rejects Rastafarian Bid to Legalize Cannabis

A Kenyan court has dismissed a case brought by Rastafarians seeking to legalize cannabis for religious use. The ruling upholds the country's strict drug laws, denying the community ceremonial rights. The decision highlights ongoing tensions between religious freedom and national drug policy in Kenya.

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## Sources

### World
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0lyl5ryyr4o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:25:53 GMT