My Story

"Hello! My name is Margaret. I love counting and colouring in class. My best friends are Sharvin and Blessing, and we enjoy playing together. My favorite meal is rice and beans, which I eat at school. Thank you for considering walking alongside me and being part of my journey."

Margaret is a jovial, friendly, and outgoing young girl who loves being in school. She especially enjoys playing hide-and-seek with her friends during break time and participating in class activities.

She has three siblings: Simon, Derrick, and Jasmine. They all live with their parents in a small one-room house in Dandora Phase V.

Both of Margaret’s parents do not have stable jobs. Her father works as a casual laborer at construction sites whenever opportunities arise, while her mother earns a small income by washing clothes for other families. Their income is limited and unreliable, making it difficult to consistently provide for the family’s basic needs.

Margaret’s family is very happy that she is enjoying school at Kinyago Dandora Schools, where she has a chance at a better and brighter future through quality education and care. 

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.”