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Travel Disruptions in Rome Following Pope Francis' Death

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  H otels near the Vatican are nearing full capacity, and access to landmarks like St. Peter’s Basilica is limited to mourners, with the Sistine Chapel closed entirely for the upcoming conclave.  Increased police presence and transit congestion across Rome are also expected as crowds arrive for the papal funeral and Jubilee 2025 events. According to reports, religious tourism, already a multibillion-dollar global market, is expected to experience a significant surge. As seen after Pope John Paul II died in 2005, millions are expected to descend upon Rome again—placing strain on infrastructure already stretched by the Jubilee. The conclave is anticipated to begin in mid-May.  MSN  reports, travel advisors and tour operators are advised to monitor official updates and offer flexible booking options for clients headed to Italy. RESEARCHED AND BROUGHT TO EPIC MEDIA DESK BY MUTAAWE BRIGHT RUBEGA  S.6A

WHEN AND HOW DID POPE FRANCIS DIE. WHAT CAUSED HIS DEATH?????

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J esuit Pope Francis Dead at 88 . The pope suffered a stroke the day after Easter and hours after he gave a speech to a crowd of thousands. Saint Peter's Square, where the pope gave his final speech on Easter before his death.

MATHEMATICS S.4 SEMINAR IN NTUNGAMO HIGH SCHOOL

 In the commencement ofour today's news, we are starting with the vybe that was there on 29th March 2025 where S.4 students  were very much eager to receive 13 schools for a seminar making a total of 500 students. Many students especially those who were responsible for cleaning the so called " complex " a building  for S.6 students claimed that it has been long  having a need to climb that mighty building. Some of the students said that this will help them to get more marks in this schools in this Mighty  schools, others commented that this might be the prom for Ntungamo High School.

Shs200m Car for Nalukoola

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  With less than a year to the end of the 11th Parliament, newly sworn in Kawempe North MP Elias Nalukoola Luyimbaazi will get a car and other benefits that each MP receives.   Nalukoola beat NRM’s Faridah Nambi and several other candidates to replace the late Muhammad Ssegirinya. He took oath on March 26, 2025. NALUKOOLA CAR Speaker Anita Among emphasized that Nalukoola is now a full member of the 11th Parliament, entitled to all the benefits of an MP, including a vehicle. In 2021, government gave Shs200m to each of the 529 legislators and the 26 ex-officio members of the 11th Parliament to enable each buy a car to transport them to Parliament and to their constituencies. Nalukoola has less than a year to represent Kawempe North. In fact, Speaker Among instructed instructed Clerk to Parliament Adolf Mwesige to make sure that Nalukoola receives all benefits an MP should be getting. “I will instruct that after this, you will provide the MP all his benefits including a car,...

Leave Uganda if you want to be international - Elijah Kitaka tips fellow artists

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29 March 2025 at 12:43 According to Kitaka, while Ugandan musicians can become local legends, they often hit a ceiling that prevents them from achieving greater international success. Elijah Kitaka has shared his thoughts on the challenges faced by local artists aiming for international success.  Speaking on the The Horion Vibe program on UBC, Kitaka said the Ugandan music industry offers limited opportunities for artists looking to break into the global scene. “Uganda is not the ground that grooms musicians to go international,” Kitaka explained. 

PARENTS DEMAND MARKS MORE THAN STUDENTS

 More in the news, complaints have been raised by students and also teachers about the issue whereby parents demand more than who making them.  The teacher of Mathematics called  Bakashaba Edgar of Sunrise examination board commented on this point and even stressed that in the past student's were committed to make marks but nowadays its the reverse. He advised the teachers that all that they are getting from the school setting is for their own because, sisters or daddy & mummy because when one succeeds,all succeed but when one fails, fails alone.

JOY: THE VISITNG DAY THAT IS VIBRANT

 The long awaited day finally reached which was Saturday 15th March,2025. All students in Ntungamo High School were waiting for this day to receive their parents. As parents came to Ntungamo High School,  they appreciated the way they were welcomed and even the infrastructures of the school plus the marks on the noticeboard were good. Some of the students were in deep  sorrows because they were not visited and others stressed that though their parents visited them, they left them with only 10k saying that Ekyalo kigumile. This drones of Epic Media captured students fighting for Nyobwa himba because girls did not turn up for food.

Release of 2024 UACE RESULTS AT NHS

 On Friday 14th, March, 2025, Ntungamo high school was on vibes after the release of 2024 S.6 results. The air was hot and students were very happy. (b) Students were over joyed because their S.6 students like Allan and Juliet plus others managed to get 19 points and others who total up 20 students got 18 and 17 without forgetting that 3 got 18 points.  (C) Some of the students got the aim especially those in A'level promised that this year they will get  many 20 points. Some students thanked,the administration for the good work done in students to find that Ntungamo High School become the second in Ntungamo led by  Ntungamo Girls.

NBS Anchor Zambali Mukasa Chased from Burial In Nansana as Angry Residents Reject His Candidacy

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  Epic media NHS. 9th March 2025 Nansana, Uganda – NBS news anchor and aspiring Member of Parliament for Nansana Municipality, Zambali Bulasio Mukasa , faced a bitter reception from angry voters in Matugga , Gombe , Nansana , where he had gone to attend the burial of Mzee Sula Mayanja. The journalist, who is vying for the National Unity Platform (NUP) flag in the upcoming 2026 elections, was met with hostility from locals who accused him of political opportunism and betrayal. Mukasa, a known ally of Nansana MP Kazibwe Bashir Mbaziira, arrived at the burial in a brand-new Toyota Land Cruiser V8, accompanied by Counter Terrorism Police guards.

NBS TV Suspends Zambali, Victoria Bagaaya Over Political Ambitions

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NBS TV Suspends Zambali, Victoria Bagaaya Over Political Ambitions Next Media Company has suspended Zambali Bulasio Mukasa and Victoria Bagaaya due to their political ambi Next Media Company has suspended Zambali Bulasio Mukasa and Victoria Bagaaya due to their political ambitions. Reports indicate that the two have been instructed to stay off-air indefinitely while further measures are considered. Their suspension has no clear length, with many alleging it is indefinite. It is alleged that the two were reminded that their public display of political ambitions contravenes the company’s editorial policy, which mandates staff to maintain non-partisan conduct. Last week, Zambali appeared at a National Unity Platform (NUP) political rally in Kawempe North, stating, “In times like these, I cannot remain neutral.” This statement reportedly led to issues with his superiors. Zambali Bulasio Mukasa has already announced his intention to contest for the Member of Parliament (MP) position for Nas...

NBS TV Fires Two Prominent News Anchors For Joining Active Politics

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 Scandal has rocked Next Media as two of its prominent faces, Zambaali Bulasio Mukasa and Victoria Bagaaya, have been yanked off air after publicly declaring their political ambitions! The duo, who have graced Ugandan screens for years, have been shown the exit—at least for now—after the media house ruled that their open partisanship violates its editorial policies. Insiders whisper that senior management didn’t take kindly to their political aspirations being paraded before the public. Sources tell us that Zambaali and Bagaaya were quietly asked to step back before being unceremoniously suspended. Just how long they will be off air remains a mystery, with murmurs suggesting it could be an indefinite hiatus! However, we are reliably informed that they are still officially employees of Next Media—though in what capacity, no one seems to know. CAUGHT IN THE ACT? Zambaali, who joined NBS in 2019 from CBS, made a name for himself anchoring the Luganda news bulletin Amasengejje and late...