My Story

“Hi! My name is Esther. I love playing hide and seek with my friends at school. I also love my mother, brothers, and sisters very much.

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

Esther is calm and kind-hearted. She enjoys being in school and spending time with her classmates.

Esther has four siblings: Sharon (17 years old), Kevin (12 years old), Paul (9 years old), and Faith (5 years old). They all live together with their mother in a small one-room house in Dandora Phase IV.

Sadly, Esther’s parents separated, and her father does not support the family. Esther’s mother works very hard selling second-hand clothes to provide for her children. However, the income she earns is often not enough to meet the family’s daily needs.

Esther’s mother is deeply grateful for the support that allows her daughter to attend Kinyago Dandora Schools. It gives her hope for a brighter future for Esther. 

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.”