Jonah W Byakutaaga reflects on the potential positive outcomes from the COVID-19 pandemic for Uganda. He praises President Museveni for providing hope and calm leadership. Byakutaaga highlights the leadership of female ministers, such as the Minister of Health and the Minister of Trade, during the crisis. He discusses the false death announcement of the Bank of Uganda Governor and the reliance on Ugandan medical facilities due to travel restrictions. The article suggests that the pandemic could lead to increased investment in local healthcare and promote domestic tourism. Byakutaaga also proposes improvements in food distribution programs and immunization, and encourages support for local sports as international events are on hold. He concludes with a personal note on finding a silver lining amidst the crisis.

Jonah Byakutaga criticizes the ongoing squabble between the USA and China amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, urging them to focus on the crisis at hand. He highlights Uganda's response to the pandemic, condemning the corruption within the Office of the Prime Minister and other government officials who exploited the situation for personal gain. Byakutaga also points out the lack of a comprehensive economic plan from the Ministry of Finance and the failure of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to evacuate Ugandan students from Wuhan. Despite these issues, he commends President Museveni and the Ministry of Health for their leadership, which has resulted in no reported deaths in Uganda from the virus. He concludes with a call for societal changes post-pandemic, such as adopting hand washing, social distancing, and improving public transport.

The article by Jonah W. Byakutaaga highlights Uganda's recent successes in international sports, including football, netball, and athletics, and how these achievements have united the nation. It emphasizes the importance of sports in youth empowerment and economic transformation. The author suggests that the government should invest more in sports infrastructure and integrate sports into the education curriculum to foster leadership skills and personal development among the youth. The article also calls for recognition of sports as a viable career path and a tool for social change, urging the government to continue promoting sports for the socio-economic transformation of Ugandan youth.

The article discusses the international friendly football match between Nigeria and Uganda, highlighting Uganda's unexpected victory in Nigeria. The match was notable for Nigerian captain Vincent Enyeama's 100th cap, but Uganda's Farouk Miya stole the show. The article praises Uganda Cranes' coach Micho Sredejovich for the win, which served as a response to his critics after a series of disappointing performances. It also focuses on the individual performances of Ugandan players, such as Shafik Bakaki, Joseph Nsubuga, Derrick Tekkwo, and goalkeeper Onyango. The writer suggests that the mix of youth and experience in the Ugandan team is promising for the future, despite the poor state of football administration in the country.

The article discusses the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations, highlighting Equatorial Guinea as the host nation for the second time in three years after being reinstated following Morocco's withdrawal. The focus is on Algeria's national football team, which is seen as a strong contender for the title. The team's journey, key players, and potential challenges in the tournament are examined. Algeria's path to success is detailed, including their group stage opponents and possible quarter-final matchups. The author also mentions other teams like Ghana, Ivory Coast, and Tunisia, which could impact the tournament's outcome. The article concludes with the anticipation of a new champion by February 8, 2015.