My Story

"Hello! My name is Charles. My favorite subjects are Social Studies and Integrated Science. I also enjoy playing football at school. One of the things I love most about my school is that our teachers are very loving and caring, and they teach us with great dedication. I am truly grateful for the encouragement and support I receive every day at Kinyago Dandora Schools.

Thank you for taking the time to learn about me and for considering being part of my journey.

I am a happy, disciplined, and hardworking student. I am also very punctual and committed to studying hard so that I can achieve my goals in life. I have four siblings: Shadrack (18 years old), Patrick (9 years old), Noah (6 years old), and Anthony (1 year old). We all live with our mother in a small one-room house in Dandora Phase V.

Unfortunately, my parents recently separated, and my father no longer supports our family. My mother works very hard selling detergents to provide for us. My youngest brother, Anthony, has health challenges and is often in and out of the hospital. It has been very difficult for my mother to meet our daily needs and also cover Anthony’s medical expenses. Sometimes she goes for long periods without making enough sales.

Despite these challenges, I remain hopeful and grateful for the opportunity to study at Kinyago Dandora Schools, where I can access quality education that is helping to build a brighter future for me. I am deeply grateful to God, to you, and to Kinyago Dandora Schools for coming into my life and giving me this opportunity to learn and grow.

When I grow up, I want to become a doctor so that I can help care for people who are sick and make a difference in my community and the world.My name is Charles. I live with my family in a one-room house. My father is a motorcycle operator while my mother is unemployed."

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.”