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The history ofJainism in Africa is relatively short when compared with the histories ofJudaism,Christianity andIslam on the same continent. There are about 20,000 Jains and around 10 Jain organizations in Africa.[1][2]
Jainism entered Africa during the late 19th century, when Jains first emigrated from India to Kenya, and then to Uganda, Sudan and Tanzania.[3]
An exodus of Asians from Uganda in 1972 due toIdi Amin's policies forced some Jains to migrate elsewhere, like Australia,[3] North America and Europe.[4]
Jainism in Kenya has been present for about 100 years.[5] It is practiced by a small community that actively organizes Jain conventions,[6] film festivals[7] and other community programs.
There are Jain temples inNairobi andMombasa.[8] Jains are among the most successful and prosperous businessmen in Nairobi and other bigger towns.[9]
Jains emigrated to South Africa under British colonial rule in India and South Africa, and were successful in trade and business.[10] Due to the high number of Jain tourists, in addition to the resident Jain community, many South African restaurants offerJain food.[11]
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