Proponents argue that unlike cigarettes, which are strongly linked to premature deaths, bhang is not associated with early death but heavy use is linked to increased health risks.
Police in Busia County, working with the Judiciary, have destroyed a consignment of bhang and heroin valued at more than Sh21 million.
Residents of Gatundu South are demanding justice after 30-year-old Paul Njuguna died in police custody, with locals alleging police brutality while authorities claim he choked on swallowed bhang.