THE STANDARD
By
Muriithi Mugo |
February 9th 2021 at 11:17:02 GMT +0300
Gerald Njiru (pictured) was arrested for growing cannabis in his farm. [Muriithi Mugo, Standard]
A man from Mugui village in Embu East sub-county who was arrested for planting cannabis in his farm said he has been using it as a vegetable since 1972.
Gerald Njiru Ireri accused the area chief of uprooting his plants without his consent saying they have medicinal value.
"I am a God-fearing man and the chief has uprooted my plants without my consent. This is a traditional herb which needs to be adopted for its medicinal value,” he said.