My Story

"Hi! My name is Janet. I love playing football with my classmates at school. My favorite subject is Mathematics, and I enjoy learning new things in class. I also enjoy spending time with my best friends, Faith and Tina. My favorite meal is pilau, which we eat at school.

When I grow up, I want to become a police officer so that I can serve and protect my community.

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

Janet is jovial, friendly, and very hardworking. She is committed to her studies and always tries her best in school. Janet has three siblings: Rose (19 years old), Denzel (14 years old), and Annabel (5 years old).

They all live together with their mother in a small one-room house in Dandora Phase IV. Sadly, her parents separated, and her father no longer supports the family. Janet’s mother works hard as a mobile salonist to provide for her children. However, she sometimes goes for long periods without getting work, which makes it difficult to earn a stable income for the family. She also suffers from chest problems which at times hinder her from working, and the cost of medication becomes a heavy burden for her. In addition, she lives with epilepsy, which further affects her ability to work consistently.

Despite these challenges, Janet’s mother is deeply grateful that her daughter has the opportunity to attend Kinyago Dandora Schools, where she receives quality education, nutritious meals, healthcare, and guidance and counseling in a safe and nurturing environment. 

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.”