Is smoking banned in public places in Rwanda?

Partial ban

Smoking is banned in indoor public places, but owners may create designated smoking areas with separate ventilation.

Rwanda is one of 46 countries classified “Partial ban” for public smoking bans — 35% of the 132 with data.

Source

Taken from
Wikipedia: List of smoking bans
Last checked
17 September 2026
How it was classified
Classified by a language model from the source text, then checked against hand-verified reference countries.

Nearby countries

Burundi
Comprehensive ban Burundi bans smoking in all public spaces, workplaces, and public transport.
Uganda
Comprehensive ban Uganda prohibited smoking in public places, including workplaces, restaurants, and bars, in March 2004.
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Partial ban The Democratic Republic of the Congo has a smoking ban in place for certain public places.
Kenya
Varies by region Kenya has smoking restrictions in specific cities like Nairobi and Mombasa, but no evidence of a uniform national law.
Zambia
Comprehensive ban Smoking is prohibited in public places, punishable by fine or imprisonment, though specific venue exemptions are not detailed.
Malawi
Minimal restrictions There are no smoke-free ordinances in place, and none are planned.

Other laws in Rwanda

Driving Age
18+

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