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Topic: Rasta

Parastatals issued ultimatum to comply with human resource guidelines

By Macharia Kamau   2026-03-27 11:24:54

The Public Service Commission has given parastatals 180 days to align with approved human resource guidelines or risk invalidating their personnel decisions.

Kenya Rastafarians challenge cannabis ban in high court, claim spiritual right

By Jael Wakesho   2026-03-14 10:47:41

The community is challenging Cannabis Sativa’s prohibition laws in the High Court, arguing that the plant, deemed as a holy sacrament, is allegedly essential to their spiritual worship and meditation.

Court: Rastafarians not immune to police arrest for smoking marijuana

By Nancy Gitonga   2026-01-15 10:48:56

The Rastafari Society emphasised that cannabis, locally known as bhang, is a sacred herb central to worship, meditation, and spiritual growth.

Court declines to stop Rastafarian arrests over cannabis use

By Nancy Gitonga   2026-01-14 20:56:18

Court declines to stop arrest of rastafarians over marijuana use pending a petition, Justice Mwamuye directs them to file application seeking protection from further harassment, house searches.