In 1989, the 10 provinces were reorganized into 33 districts, one of which was Mbarara, and in 1994 the district of Ntungamo was formed from parts of Mbarara and Bushenyi.
1989 omorganiserades de 10 provinserna till 33 distrikt, av vilka ett var Mbarara, och 1994 bildades distriktet Ntungamo av delar av Mbarara och Bushenyi.