My Story

“Hi! My name is Simon. I love playing football with my classmates at school. My best friend is Marvin, and we enjoy spending time together. My favorite food is pilau, which we eat at school.

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

Simon is a cheerful young boy who enjoys spending time with his classmates. His favorite subject is Language Activities, and he enjoys learning new things in class. School at Kinyago Dandora Schools has become a place where he feels happy, supported, and encouraged to grow.

Simon has two siblings: Joseph and Denis. Denis is his stepbrother and lives upcountry with his father. Simon lives with his parents and his brother Joseph in a small one-room house in Dandora Phase IV.

Simon’s father works as a hawker, moving around selling handmade toys to earn a living. His mother also works hard by doing laundry for other people to help support the family. The income they get is not sufficient to provide for the family and at times getting basic needs is a challenge.

Simon’s parents are deeply grateful for the opportunity for Simon to attend Kinyago Dandora Schools, where he can learn, grow, and build a brighter future.

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.”