My Story

"Hello! My name is Tashia. I love colouring and joining the dots to make beautiful pictures in class. I also enjoy counting and playing soccer with my friends. My favorite school meal is rice and beans. Thank you for considering walking alongside me and being part of my journey."

Tashia is a very active, jovial, friendly, and outgoing young girl who loves being in school. She enjoys participating in class activities and playing with her classmates.

She has two siblings, a brother named Peterson and a sister named Agness. Tashia and her siblings have been staying with their grandparents and now live with their grandmother in a small one-room house in Dandora. Their grandfather, who was the family’s main provider, recently passed away.

Tashia’s parents separated. Her father does not support the family, and her mother struggles with drug and substance abuse. Because of these challenges, the grandmother has taken the responsibility of caring for the children and works hard doing casual jobs and washing clothes for other people to provide for them.

The family is deeply grateful for the opportunity for Tashia to attend Kinyago Dandora Schools, where she receives quality education, proper nutrition, healthcare, and holistic support. 

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.”