My Story

“Hi! I’m Emerson. I love my family so much.”

Emerson is a cheerful and outgoing young boy who is full of energy and always eager to learn. He enjoys participating in class activities and brings a joyful presence to the classroom every day.

He has three siblings—Maryann, Tracy, and Travis—and they all live together with their parents in a small one-room house in Dandora Phase IV.

His father works as a casual laborer at construction sites whenever work is available, while his mother hawks small pieces of cake to earn a living. Despite their hard work, the family’s income is not enough to fully meet their needs. Still, they remain hopeful and committed to giving their children the best possible future.

Emerson’s family is deeply grateful for the opportunity to be part of the Kinyago Dandora Schools family. Your support is making a meaningful difference in Emerson’s life—thank you for walking this journey with him.

Kinyago-Dandora Schools

The Kinyago-Dandora Schools are located in the slums of Nairobi in Kenya, East Africa. Kenya’s population of more than 31 million has suffered greatly in the past few years due to epidemics of malaria, cholera, and AIDS and to a devastating East African drought that caused mass starvation across the country.

Primary Education ~ Kinyago-Dandora School (KDS) has 592 students enrolled in primary classes (pre-school-8). Academically, KDS is one of the top schools in the district with a pass rate of 85%. Our students often win local music and sports competitions.

Secondary Education ~ Students leave KDS primary school well-prepared for the transition to our Kinyago-Dandora Secondary School (KDSS) which is one of the few in all of Kenya with a formal music program and computer lab. KDSS has been ranked by the Kenyan Ministry of Education as one of the best schools in the Njiru District with a pass rate of 100% for graduating seniors.

Post Secondary Education ~ The Bernard Sewe Scholarship Fund has been established to support KDSS graduates who attend colleges and universities across Kenya.