![Khat, the controversial stimulant drug popular in Somalia and Kenya, is getting respect despite a UK ban — Quartz Africa Khat, the controversial stimulant drug popular in Somalia and Kenya, is getting respect despite a UK ban — Quartz Africa](https://cms.qz.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/rtr43skt-e1474090718290.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=1600&h=900&crop=1)
Khat, the controversial stimulant drug popular in Somalia and Kenya, is getting respect despite a UK ban — Quartz Africa
![Khat or qat Catha edulis Forsk The soft leaves and twigs are chewed by Somali people The active..., Stock Photo, Picture And Rights Managed Image. Pic. X4J-1694617 | agefotostock Khat or qat Catha edulis Forsk The soft leaves and twigs are chewed by Somali people The active..., Stock Photo, Picture And Rights Managed Image. Pic. X4J-1694617 | agefotostock](https://previews.agefotostock.com/previewimage/medibigoff/744747e92c976e112411abd47402eab9/x4j-1694617.jpg)
Khat or qat Catha edulis Forsk The soft leaves and twigs are chewed by Somali people The active..., Stock Photo, Picture And Rights Managed Image. Pic. X4J-1694617 | agefotostock
![Khat, the controversial stimulant drug popular in Somalia and Kenya, is getting respect despite a UK ban — Quartz Africa Khat, the controversial stimulant drug popular in Somalia and Kenya, is getting respect despite a UK ban — Quartz Africa](https://cms.qz.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/ap_322423671211-e1474090952664.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=350&h=313&crop=1)