My Story

"Hi! My name is Maryann. I love rope skipping with my best friend Esther during break time at school. My favorite meal is pilau, which we enjoy eating at school. I also love my school because our teachers care for us and support us as we learn.

When I grow up, I want to become an accountant.Thank you for taking the time to learn about me and for considering being part of my journey."

Maryann is jovial, friendly, and bright. She enjoys studying Mathematics and looks forward to coming to school every day. Maryann has two younger siblings: Marvel (12 years old) and Alichia (8 months old).

Recently, her parents separated, and she now lives with her mother and siblings in a small one-room house in Dandora Phase V. Sadly, her father does not support the family. Maryann’s mother works hard to provide for her children. She washes clothes for other people whenever she finds the opportunity. However, these opportunities are not always available, and sometimes she goes for long periods without getting work. As a result, the income she earns is very little and unreliable, making it difficult to meet the family’s needs.

Despite these challenges, Maryann’s mother is very grateful and happy that her daughter has the opportunity to attend Kinyago Dandora Schools, where she can learn, grow, and build a brighter future in a safe and supportive environment.My name is MaryAnn. I live with my family in a single roomed concrete house. My mother does laundry for people to earn a living.

Kinyago-Dandora Schools

Kinyago-Dandora Schools are located in the heart of Nairobi's slums in Kenya, East Africa. Kinyago-Dandora Schools stand as a beacon of hope for the underprivileged children in the community, who face numerous challenges through the provision of quality education, holistic guidance and counseling, nutritious meals, and healthcare. In a country where the population is more than 50 million, Kenya has faced significant hurdles, including epidemics like malaria, cholera, AIDS, and the impact of a devastating East African drought leading to widespread starvation.

Primary and Junior Secondary Education ~ Our KDS campus has a population of 500 students. The primary level has 400 students while junior secondary has 100 students. Academically, KDS is one of the top schools in the district, boasting an impressive 100% transition rate. Our students not only excel in academics but also shine in a variety of extracurricular activities.

Senior Secondary Education ~ Our Secondary Campus has about 250 students enrolled. Recognized by the Kenyan Ministry of Education as one of the best schools in the Njiru District, KDSS proudly achieves a remarkable 100% transition rate for graduating seniors.

Post Secondary Education ~ Upon completing Grade 12, graduates join Kinyago Alumni Association while they enrol on ICT and Leadership Training Program at KDSS as they prepare to transition to colleges and universities.

The Bernard Sewe Scholarship Fund has been established to support KDSS graduates who attend colleges and universities across Kenya.

“We can’t change the whole world but, we can change one child’s world.”