My Story

“Hi, my name is Vanpersile. I love playing with my friends in school.”

Vanpersile is a polite and kind-hearted young girl who enjoys spending time and playing with her classmates. She especially looks forward to break time when she can have fun with her friends.

She has five siblings — Maxwell, Daniel, Sismoska, Fidel, and Violet. The entire family lives together in a two-room house in Dandora Phase IV. Her father was previously employed at a pharmacy but has been unable to work since he was involved in an accident. Her mother washes clothes for people in the community to earn a living. It has been a challenge for the family to meet all their needs.

Vanpersile’s family is very grateful for the opportunity for their daughter to be part of the Kinyago Dandora Schools family.

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.”