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Bogged by rising crimes, sub-Saharan African countries have given a controversial notice to mobile telephone operators to have users registered or stand to be disconnected unless they have their SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) cards registered.

The genetic diversity of HIV within a single infected individual after six years of infection is roughly equivalent to the entire global diversity of influenza A virus in a year.

Festus Mogae, former President of Botswana, who won international praise for his battle against the HIV epidemic in his country, today launched "Champions for an HIV-free Generation," a group of renowned African leaders calling for their peers to rethink and step up efforts to prevent the spread of HIV.  

More people are willing to purchase new mobile handsets in Kenya in the next six months than was the case in the same period in 2009. While in 2008 the percentage willing to purchase new handsets stood at 48 percent, then dropped to 32 per cent in 2009, the figure has this year risen significantly to 69 per cent.

Look no further for solution of floods and drought. The Mau forest and other deforested areas can be an important remedy to these perennial disasters. The importance of trees in climate change cannot be overemphasized. It is crucial to acknowledge the milestone and hard work that has been put in place especially at international level to curb the increasing harsh catastophies of the ozone layer depletion.

As Kenya marked the world TB day, much was left to be desired for. Lack of isolation facilities care for the MDR-TB patients in the country, corruption in the medical sector and stigma are some of the things jeopardizing the spirited fight.  

Five months after the Kenya Bio-Diesel Association (KBDA) was formed to lead the search for alternative fuel in the wake of soaring world oil prices, farmers are now casting doubt over the financial viability of the Jatropha plant.