Chinese group led by Zheng Zhuqiang, Chinese Ambassador to Uganda (2nd R) with the representative (1st L) of China Henan International Cooperation Group (CHICO) made a relief donation to support Ugandans who were affected by the Bududa landslide in the Eastern part of Uganda, about 249 km from Kampala, Capital of Uganda, Oct. 19, 2018. (Xinhua)

KAMPALA, Oct. 20 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese embassy and Chinese enterprises in Uganda on Friday donated cash and emergency relief items to the victims of landslides that struck the eastern district of Bududa.

Handing over the donations, Zheng Zhuqiang, the Chinese ambassador to Uganda, said the embassy donated relief supplies worth about 3,500 U.S. dollars while the Chamber of Chinese enterprises and other communities plan to donate cash and items totalling about 62,000 dollars.

"I hope that this batch of donations will help the people in Bududa to return to normal life as soon as possible," Zheng said.

The landslides that left at least 46 people dead and 700 others affected occurred on Oct. 11 in Bukalasi and Buwali sub-counties.

Receiving the donation, Hillary Onek, minister of relief, disaster preparedness and refugees thanked the Chinese community for the donation and urged Ugandans to emulate them and come to the rescue of the victims.

He said the government would soon embark on the relocation of the people who are at risk in the region.