Legal status of marijuana in kenya

Legal status of marijuana in kenya
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Find out about the legal status of medical and recreational marijuana in Kenya. Is marijuana illegal? Better safe than sorry!

MEDICAL MARIJUANA IN KENYA

The production, sale and possession of any form of medicinal marijuana products are illegal in Kenya.

RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA IN KENYA

The cultivation, sale, and possession of cannabis for recreational purposes are illegal in Kenya.

Cannabis is not uncommon in Kenya, but any kind of possession of cannabis is illegal and will be punished.

In 2017 The Senate’s Committee on Health was petitioned to decriminalize recreational marijuana and legalize medical marijuana but has not responded so far.

Miguel Antonio Ordoñez
Miguel Antonio Ordoñez

Miguel Ordoñez is a long-time writer by trade. Utilizing his AB Mass Media and Communications degree, he has 13 years of experience and counting. He’s covered a wide array of topics, with passion lying in combat sports, mental health, and of course, cannabis.

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