How often do you wash your towel? Some people wash once a week, while some, once a year. The towel is a fertile breeding ground for millions of microbes, especially those found on human skin and on the gut. No wonder the towel is one of the objects that facilitate fecal-oral contamination (literally connecting the two ends of the gut). Worse still, most people keep towels in the bathroom (near the toilet). Every flush of the toilet sends mist with millions of microbes, ranging from H.pylori, salmonella and other deadly bacteria and viruses. When you wash your hands ready for a meal, and dry them with your body towel, there's high chance you are directly ingesting your fecal matter, or, if in a shared lavatory, someone else's faeces. Unless cleaned well, viruses such as human papillomavirus (causes warts, anal cancer and cervical cancer) can be transmitted when towels are shared with infected individuals. So, what to do? 1. Launder towels once a week. 2. Use hot water and det...
Do you dream of visiting the White house or any attractive destination in the United States? Then, you must take a step and apply for a USA visa to see your dream come true. We are proud to provide you with detailed information on how you can easily apply for a USA visa in Kenya. Before you can apply for a US visa, you need the basic travel document – the immigration passport. If you want to apply for an immigration passport, you can visit the nearest immigration office in your city or visit their websitefor more information. Generally, a citizen of Kenya who wants to visit United States must first obtain a visa. There are two categories of USA visas, immigrant and non-immigrant visas. Immigrant visas are issued to people from other countries who intend to live permanently in USA. Non-immigrant visas are issued for people who wish to visit the United States temporarily. There are different types of Non-immigration USA visas: *.Work Visa: Kenyans who have been offered an employment from a US employer to live and work in United States. *.Student Visa: A student visa (F1 Visa) is offered to international students who want to study full-time at any accredited academic institution in United States. *.Family Visa: The family visa is granted to US Citizens who wants to sponsor their families – spouses, children, wives, siblings or parents to join them in the US. *.Tourist or Business Visa: This type of visa (known as B1 and B2 visa) is granted to those who need a short travel entry permit for business (B2 visa), tourism or visitation (B1 visa). Visa Requirements *.An immigration passport, which must be valid for 6 months after the intended stay. *.A passport photograph (2” x 2”). See photograph requirements. *.A US visa application form. ( The US Embassy does not accept hand written application forms) *.Proof of payment of Application fee. You can make payment at Postbank or through Mpesa. If you make your payment through Mpesa, you will need to provide nine (9) digits provided via sms to confirm the transaction. ( Application fee is not refundable) *.A proof of financial status – your original bank statement from a commercial bank recognized by Central Bank of Kenya. *.Applicants may be asked to provide other documents substantiating their travel purpose. Additional Documents for Student Visa: *.SEVIS I-901 fee must be paid to the Department of Homeland Security for individual program. ( You can pay this fee via western union or mail) Payment must reflect on the Embassy’s computer system. *.If someone is sponsoring your studies, financial proof is required from your sponsors. *.You should apply for your visa in advance. Application should be made no earlier than 4 months prior to your school resumption date. *.A valid I-20 or DS-2019 form which must indicate that the student has paid the unsubsidized cost of the education. How to Apply for USA Visa All applicants are required to book an interview appointment on U.S. Visa Service website. *.Start your application process by completing the visa application form DS-160. *.Create an account at the websiteand fill out all your travel information. *.Print out a deposit slip found in your account. You will use the slip to pay the visa application fee via mpesa or Postbank. *.Once you have paid the application fee, enter the receipt number in your account on the Visa Service website. *.Then, you will be taken to the calendar, where you can select your preferred appointment date. Interview appointments are given on a first-come, first-served basis and the Embassy conduct interviews Monday through Thursday morning. Applicants without all the required documentation will not be interviewed. Visa Processing US Visa application processing is resolved within 2 – 3 calendar days after your interview. Your visa will be ready for pick-up or will be delivered by courier. For cases where administrative processing is required, it may take about 60 days for your application processing to be resolved. Please visit the US Embassy in Kenya or visit their websitefor detailed visa information. United State Embassy Office Address United Nations Avenue Nairobi P. O. Box 606 Village Market 00621 Nairobi, KenyaWebstite a<"http://www.immigration.go.ke">
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