My Story

“Hello! My name is Mary Taylor. I love playing with my best friend Natalia, and we enjoy skipping rope together. I also love drawing. I love my school so much because we receive food care baskets that help support our families. I am very happy to be a student at Kinyago Dandora Schools.

When I grow up, I want to become a nurse so that I can care for people who are sick and help my community and the world.Thank you for considering walking alongside me and being part of my journey."

Mary Taylor is polite, responsible, and friendly. She enjoys studying English and Environmental Studies and loves coming to school every day. She has one younger sister, CaronTriza (4 years old).

Her parents separated, and her father does not provide support for the family. Mary Taylor lives with her mother and sister in a small one-room house in Dandora Phase IV, Gitari Marigu slum.

Her mother works very hard selling bhajias (deep-fried potato fritters) by the roadside in order to earn a living. However, the income she earns is very little and often not enough to cover basic needs such as rent and food for the family.

Mary Taylor’s mother is very grateful for the opportunity her daughter has received to study at Kinyago Dandora Schools, where she can learn, grow, and have hope for 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.”