Venerable Dhammakami, the mother of Bhante Buddharakkhita and the first African Buddhist nun poses for a portrait at the Uganda Buddhist Centre in Entebbe, October 20, 2024. Bhante Buddharakkhita, formerly known as Steven Jemba Kabogozza, brought Buddhism to Uganda 20 years ago after returning from India. Since 2005, he has been teaching mindfulness meditation across Africa. His ambitious goal is to train at least 54 monks and send each one to a different African country to teach and spread the message of Buddhism within the context of the African culture. (Photo by Badru KATUMBA / AFP)