My Story

"Hello! My name is Brian. I am humbled and grateful to have the opportunity to be a student at Kinyago Dandora Schools. My favorite subjects are Physics and Mathematics. I enjoy playing football and volleyball with my classmates at school. My favorite meals are pilau and rice with beans, which we enjoy eating here at school. I always feel excited coming to school every day.

Thank you for taking the time to learn about me and for considering being part of my journey.

I am hardworking, humble, and determined to succeed in my studies. I believe education will help me build a better future. I have one sister, Leah, who is in Grade 5 at another school. We live with our grandparents in a small one-room house in Gituamba slum in Dandora.

My parents separated when we were young, and sadly my mother passed away in 2021. My father, who was not supporting us, also passed away. Since then, my grandparents have lovingly taken full responsibility for raising and caring for us. My grandmother earns a small income by collecting used cartons and nails and selling them to recycling shops. My grandfather works very hard doing casual labor at construction sites whenever he can find work and sometimes hawks small items to earn a little money.

Despite their hard work, their income is very limited and it is often difficult to meet all the family’s needs. I feel deeply humbled and grateful for the opportunity to study at Kinyago Dandora Schools, where I am receiving the support and education that will help transform my life.

When I grow up, I want to become an engineer and work hard to build a better future for my family and my community."

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.”