Mbarara municipality will tomorrow, July 1, 2020 become a city with Jinja, Fort Portal, Masaka, Mbale, Arua and Gulu. It is believed that the name Mbarara was derived from Emburara Grass (Hyperanea-Lusiasis) that was common in the area because some white guy failed to properly pronounce ‘Emburara’. Founded 1901 Township 1957 Municipality 1974 7 mayors […]