In a petition addressed to the Kenyan Senate, Gwada Ogot, a researcher, writer and political analyst, is advocating for establishment of a cannabis regulatory body - Cannabis Sativa Board of Kenya - to oversee planting, trading and consumption of the drug.

Do you believe that it is High time Kenya looks past the negative connotations that have been perpetuating our society for time immemorial? We have to understand that cannabis provides more benefits than we could have ever imagined. If it is controlled and regulated, we could all benefit.