Kenya needs a national conversation that will lead to establishing an informed and topical policy framework on the use of cannabis Sativa (bhang) without hurting a section of the citizens. This should be devoid of emotions, lies, misinformation and stale data and has previously been used in discussions on bhang use in Kenya. There are human rights especially economic, social and cultural rights that are being violated in the continued criminalization of the use of bhang. It's time we allowed a public participation national exercise of which way for Kenya on the management of bhang, especially as a medicinal plant. There is already a traditional/herbal medicine legal framework for the country and bhang use can easily fit here.

Source: The Star June 07, 2021 07:41 UTC