My Story

"Hello! My name is Elizabeth. My favorite subjects are Physics and Chemistry. I also enjoy playing football and handball. I am very grateful to be a student at Kinyago Dandora Schools. When I joined the school in Grade 10, it was a very joyful moment for me because before that, the continuation of my education was uncertain.

Being given this opportunity has truly meant a lot to me. Thank you for taking the time to learn about my story and for considering walking alongside me in my journey.

I have three siblings: Trilian, Shaniz, and Jayden. We all live together with our grandmother in a small one-room house in Dandora Phase IV.

Sadly, my father passed away in 2015 after a long illness. Two years later, in 2017, my mother also passed away after she was attacked by thieves and later succumbed to the injuries she sustained. Since then, our grandmother has taken on the responsibility of raising and caring for us. My grandmother works very hard selling vegetables in order to provide for the family. However, the income she earns is very limited and often not enough to meet all our basic needs. We remain grateful to God for what we have and for the opportunity I have been given to continue my education at Kinyago Dandora Schools.

When I grow up, I want to become a software engineer.

I feel deeply humbled and blessed by this opportunity. It truly means the world to me, and I am very thankful to you for coming into my life and helping change my 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.”