My Story

"Hello! My name is Layla. I love my school. I enjoy playing hide-and-seek with my friend Angel during break time. My favorite food is pilau, which I enjoy eating at school. Thank you for considering walking alongside me and being part of my journey."
Layla is a cheerful, friendly, and bright young girl who loves being in school. She enjoys learning mathematics, writing, and both telling and listening to stories.

She is very active in class activities and participates with confidence. Layla has three siblings: Diana, Peter, and Blessing. They live together in a modest two-room house in Dandora Phase IV. They also share their home with Layla’s cousin, Kayden.

Her father works as a casual laborer at construction sites whenever opportunities arise, while her mother earns a living as a vegetable vendor. Both parents work very hard to provide for Layla, her siblings, and their cousin. However, their income is limited and unreliable, and meeting basic needs such as paying rent and providing enough food is often a challenge.

Layla’s family is very grateful to God for the opportunity for her to attend Kinyago Dandora Schools, where she receives quality education, proper nutrition, and holistic care that bring hope for a brighter 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.”