My Story

"Hello! My name is Hazel Wambui. I love modelling and singing in class. My friend is called Faith, and I enjoy spending time with her at school. I also love eating pilau during school meals. Thank you for considering walking alongside me and being part of my journey."

Hazel is a confident, bright, and very joyful young girl who is excited about being in school. She participates happily in class activities and enjoys learning and playing with her classmates.

Hazel is the only child. She lives in a small two-room iron-sheet house in Dandora with her mother and grandmother. They also share the house with other relatives who depend on Hazel’s mother and grandmother for support.

Her mother does not have a stable job and earns an income by washing clothes for other families. Her grandmother sells vegetables to help provide for the household. Despite their hard work, their income is limited and unreliable, making it difficult to consistently pay rent and meet the family’s basic needs.

Hazel’s family is deeply grateful for the opportunity for her to attend Kinyago Dandora Schools, where she can receive quality education, proper nutrition, healthcare, and holistic guidance that will help shape her 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.”