My Story

"Hello! My name is Blessing. I am happy to attend school. I love colouring, and my favorite meal is pilau, which I enjoy eating here at school. My school is beautiful, and I love being here. Thank you for considering walking alongside me and being part of my journey."

Blessing is very polite, bright, and cheerful. She loves learning mathematics and is very happy to be in school each day.

Blessing has five siblings: Jeremiah (14 years old), Jacob (12 years old), David (8 years old), Joy (4 years old), and Maryann (3 years old). Blessing and her sister Joy both attend Kinyago Dandora Schools, and they are in the same class.

They live together with their parents in a two-room house in Dandora Phase V. Her father does not have a stable job and depends on casual labor at construction sites whenever opportunities arise. Her mother is currently unemployed. Although their father works hard to provide for the family, it is often difficult to meet all their basic needs due to limited and irregular income.

Before receiving the opportunity to join Kinyago Dandora Schools, Blessing had delayed starting school for two years because of financial challenges. When the school stepped in, she was finally given the chance to begin her education. Her family is deeply grateful that both Blessing and Joy can now access quality education in a safe and supportive environment where they are able to learn, grow, and dream again./h4>

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.”