Is smoking banned in public places in Uganda?
Comprehensive ban
Uganda prohibited smoking in public places, including workplaces, restaurants, and bars, in March 2004.
Uganda is one of 70 countries classified “Comprehensive ban” for public smoking bans — 53% 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
- Rwanda
- Partial ban Smoking is banned in indoor public places, but owners may create designated smoking areas with separate ventilation.
- Burundi
- Comprehensive ban Burundi bans smoking in all public spaces, workplaces, and public transport.
- Kenya
- Varies by region Kenya has smoking restrictions in specific cities like Nairobi and Mombasa, but no evidence of a uniform national law.
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Partial ban The Democratic Republic of the Congo has a smoking ban in place for certain public places.
- Ethiopia
- Partial ban Ethiopia's 2019 law bans smoking in all indoor workplaces and on public transport.
- Malawi
- Minimal restrictions There are no smoke-free ordinances in place, and none are planned.
Other laws in Uganda
- Driving Age
- 18+
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