My Story

"Hello! My name is Joy. I love drawing and joining the dots to make beautiful pictures. My friend is called Layla, and we love playing hide and seek during break time. I enjoy being in school and learning new things every day. Thank you for considering walking alongside me and being part of my journey."

Joy is ambitious, friendly, and bright. She loves learning English and spending time with her friends in school. Joy has five siblings: Jeremiah (14 years old), Jacob (12 years old), David (8 years old), Blessing (6 years old), and Maryann (3 years old). Joy and her sister Blessing 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 their basic needs due to the limited and irregular income.

Joy’s family is deeply grateful that both Joy and Blessing can now access quality education in a safe and supportive environment where they can learn, grow, and dream again. 

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.”