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    NY okays use of marijuana, as herbal stimulant continues its march towards mainstream

    Gachambi NderituBy Gachambi NderituApril 1, 20211 Min Read
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    The late legistlator Kenneth Okoth tabled a bill in parliament in 2019 endorsing for the decriminalisation of marijuana. PHOTO\COURTESY
    The late legistlator Kenneth Okoth tabled a bill in parliament in 2019 endorsing for the decriminalisation of marijuana. PHOTOCOURTESY
    The late legistlator Kenneth Okoth tabled a bill in parliament in 2019 endorsing for the decriminalisation of marijuana. PHOTOCOURTESY
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    New York will be the 15th state in the United States of America to legalise the use of marijuana. The state passed a bill on Tuesday legalising its use for recreational purposes. New York Governor, Andrew Cuomo, affirmed that he would sign the bill into law.

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    “For too long the prohibition of cannabis disproportionately targeted communities of colour with harsh prison sentences,” the governor said in a statement

    Cuomo’s office estimate an increase of annual tax revenue by $350 million (Ksh38bn). “This landmark legislation provides justice for long marginalised communities, embraces a new industry that will grow the economy and establishes substantial safety guards for the public,” observed Cuomo

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    In Kenya, the late legislator, Kenneth Okoth, had tabled a bill in parliament in 2019 to decriminalise marijuana. A couple of national leaders like former Nairobi governor, Mike Sonko, ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, Senator Ledama Olekina among others share similar sentiments.

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