Nakuru Ganja Farmers Refuse to Take Plea
A trio of men that was arrested for growing cannabis in Nakuru refused to take a plea when they appeared before the magistrate on Monday.
Victor Kungu, his son Broddus Wainaina, and Dennis Matete were charged with cultivating cannabis when they appeared before Chief Magistrate Josephat Kalo via a video link.
While refusing to plead, Kungu maintained that he was only a representative of a Community-Based Organisation (CBO) that is legally mandated to manufacture ‘medicinal substances’.
“I cannot answer to such charges on behalf of our organisation because the matter is concerning partners, individuals and organisations mandated to manufacture and export medicinal substances,” said Kungu.
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From left: Victor Kungu, his son Broddus Wainaina and Dennis Matete when they were arrested on April 23, 2021, having grown cannabis valued at Sh15.1 million at their home in London, Nakuru County. [Photo: Kipsang Joseph, Standard.]
Three people accused of cultivating cannabis in Nakuru refused to plead to the charge.
Victor Kungu, his son Broddus Wainaina, and Dennis Matete appeared via a video link before Chief Magistrate Josephat Kalo.
When the court clerk read the charge and asked Kungu to plead, he refused.
Kungu told the court he was only a representative of a Community-Based Organisation (CBO) that is legally mandated to manufacture what he termed ‘medicinal substances’.
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