My Story

"Hi! My name is Mercy. I love modelling in class and joining the dots to make beautiful pictures. I enjoy playing with balls at school and I like playing hide-and-seek with my friends. School makes me happy, and I love learning and playing every day. Thank you for considering walking alongside me and being part of my journey."

Mercy is a cheerful, friendly, and energetic young girl who actively participates in class. She especially enjoys modelling activities and playing football (soccer) during school time. Her joyful nature and enthusiasm bring life to the classroom.

She comes from a family of seven children. Her siblings are Phelister, Lydiah, David, Princessmina, Rose, and John. John is Mercy’s twin brother, and the two attend school together at Kinyago Dandora Schools.

Mercy and her twin brother live with their parents in a small one-room house in Dandora. Because the house is very small, their other siblings live with their grandmother, who lives nearby within the same community. Mercy’s father works as a casual laborer whenever work is available, and her mother earns an income by hand-washing clothes for other families. Their income is limited and unreliable, making it difficult to fully provide for the family’s daily needs.

The family is deeply grateful for the opportunity for their children, Mercy and John, to be part of the Kinyago Dandora Schools family. Education gives them hope for a brighter and more stable 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.”