What’s at Stake Should MPs Legalize Bhang(Cannabis) Smoking in Kenya

By Gatonye Gathura, Standard Media

While Parliament mulls over the issue, a new report has pointed out the most vulnerable professions that may need prior protection.

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The hospitality, entertainment and media industries may be the most-affected if Parliament legalizes bhang as petitioned recently.

The petitioners, Sammy Gwada Ogot and Simon Mwaura, have separately argued marijuana is no less safe than other drugs such as tobacco and alcohol.

But while Parliament mulls over the issue, a new report has pointed out the most vulnerable professions that may need prior protection. read more

Schumer To Introduce Bill To Decriminalize Marijuana

By Christiano Lima, Politico

U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said on Thursday that he would introduce legislation to decriminalize marijuana at the federal level, marking a significant shift in policy for the Democratic leader and lending the movement to lower government barriers to the drug a powerful ally.

“I believe that the States should continue to be the labs of democracy when it comes to recreational & medical marijuana,” Schumer tweeted in January. “Jeff, this is one place where states’ rights work. Let each state decide.” read more