My Story

“Hello! My name is Simon Wanyoike. I love playing hide and seek with my friends in school.”

Simon is a cheerful young boy who enjoys spending time with his classmates. He loves playing with his classmates in school. School at KDS has become a place where he feels happy and supported.

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

His father works as a hawker, moving around selling handmade toys to earn a living, while his mother takes on laundry work for others to help support the family.

Simon’s parents are deeply grateful for the opportunity for their son to be at KDS. Thank you for walking alongside him.

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.”