My Story

"Hi! My name is Samuel. I am very happy to be a student at KDS. My favorite subject is Christian Religious Education. I am especially happy because my sister, Talia, and my brother, Peterlis, also attend the same school. I love KDS because it has given us the opportunity to go to school and learn.

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

Samuel is cheerful and enjoys being in school. He values learning and is grateful to study alongside his siblings at KDS. Samuel has two siblings: Peterlis (14 years old), who is in Grade 7 at KDS, and Talia (8 years old), who is in Grade 3 at KDS.

In 2024, their family experienced great hardship when the two-room house they lived in was demolished after the government cleared houses that had been built near the Nairobi River. That same year, Samuel’s parents separated. He now lives with his mother and siblings in a small one-room iron-sheet house in the Dandora Phase IV slum. His father does not support the family.

Samuel’s mother works very hard to care for her children. She washes clothes for other people whenever she finds the opportunity, and sometimes works as a hawker, walking through the streets of Dandora selling peanuts. Her income is very limited and unstable.

She is deeply grateful that her children have the opportunity to receive a quality education at KDS, where they can learn, grow, and build 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.”