PHOTO | DENNIS ONSONGODagoretti South lawmaker John Kiarie is vouching for a law legalizing the industrial and medicinal use of marijuana. “I feel it is time we also consider legalizing marijuana in this country Mr. Speaker. He said that everyone understands the benefits in the marijuana production value chain, for medicinal and industrial use. The legislature joins the growing chorus pushing for the legalisation of marijuana, popularly known as weed. Scientists have hailed the drug’s medicinal value with research showing that it is effective in fighting chronic pain, some cancers, glaucoma, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and depression among others.

Source: Daily Nation February 18, 2021 13:52 UTC