A surprising find at the source of the Nile is a shrine to Mahatma Gandhi. As per his wishes, on his death in 1948 his ashes were divided up to be scattered in several of the world's great rivers, including the Nile in Uganda. This bronze bust, donated by the Indian government, commemorates the act.
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Until a few years ago, this statue was not vandalized. But some animosity still exist between Africans and Indians in Kampala. Indian money changers treat Indians better than Ugandans.