My Story

"Hello! My name is Jewel. I love learning English, singing songs, and colouring beautiful pictures in class. In school, I really enjoy eating pilau. My friend is called Gianna, and I love playing with her during break time. Thank you for considering walking alongside me and being part of my journey."

Jewel is a cheerful, bright, and confident young girl who enjoys being in school. She loves playing with her classmates during break time and participates happily in class activities.

She has two siblings, Elizabeth and Venessa. Jewel’s parents separated, and her father does not support the family. She and her sisters live with their mother in a small one-room house in Dandora.

Jewel’s mother works very hard as a hawker, moving around selling second-hand clothes to provide for her children. Her income is limited and unreliable, making it challenging to fully meet the family’s daily needs. Despite these challenges, she remains determined to give her children a better future.

Jewel’s mother is deeply grateful for the opportunity to be part of Kinyago Dandora Schools and is hopeful about Jewel’s future through education. 

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.”