My Story

“Hi! My name is Bracknell. I am excited to be in the same school as my twin sister. I love playing football and hide and seek with my classmates at school. My favorite food is pilau, which we enjoy in school. I am very happy to be a student at Kinyago Dandora Schools.

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

Bracknell is a cheerful and outgoing young boy. He enjoys studying Creative Arts and is always excited to come to school each day. What makes his experience at Kinyago Dandora Schools even more special is that he gets to share it with his twin sister, Nellyne, as they are both in the same class.

Bracknell has three siblings: Christabel (10 years old), his twin sister Nellyne (5 years old), and Brivance (3 years old). The family lives with their mother in a small one-room iron sheet house in Dandora Phase IV.

Life has not been easy since their parents separated. Their mother works very hard doing manual jobs and washing clothes for other people in order to provide for her children. However, the income she earns is very limited and often not enough to meet the family’s basic needs.

Despite these hardships, Bracknell remains full of hope and determination. He loves being part of the Kinyago Dandora Schools family where he can learn, grow, and build a brighter future. His family is deeply grateful for the opportunity he has received.

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 550 students. The primary level has 400 students while junior secondary has 150 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 200 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.”