My Story

"Hi! My name is Elphas. I love my school because it has a digital room where we have many computers. My best friend is called Perfection, and we love playing together during break time. My favorite meal is pilau, which we enjoy at school. I also enjoy coming to school every day with my twin brother.

When I grow up, I want to become a pilot. Thank you for considering walking alongside me and being part of my journey."

Elphas is friendly, jovial, and bright. He enjoys learning English and Mathematics and is always happy to come to school with his twin brother Eliezer.

He has two siblings: Brilliant (14 years old) and his twin brother Eliezer (7 years old). The twins are in the same class at Kinyago Dandora Schools.

They all live together with their parents in a two-room house in Dandora Phase V. Their father works hard as a boda boda rider (motorcycle taxi rider), ferrying goods and people around the streets of Dandora. Their mother earns a living by cooking mandazi (Kenyan fried dough snacks) and selling them by the roadside. However, their income is very limited and unreliable, and sometimes the family struggles to afford basic needs such as food and rent.

Despite these challenges, the family is immensely grateful that Elphas and his twin brother Eliezer have the opportunity to attend Kinyago Dandora Schools, where they receive quality education, nutrition, healthcare, and guidance and counselling in a supportive environment where they can learn and grow.

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.”