My Story

"Hello! My name is Hansel. I love my school very much because it is the best school in our region. We eat delicious meals, and our teachers are very kind and teach us with a lot of love. I am very happy to be a student at Kinyago Dandora Schools.

Thank you for taking the time to read my story and for considering walking alongside me in my journey."

Hansel is bright, confident, jovial, and very friendly. He is very active during outdoor activities and shows natural leadership among his classmates.

Hansel does not have any siblings. He lives with his grandmother in a small one-room house in the Gitari Marigu slum of Dandora. His parents separated before he was born, and he has never met his father.

Both his grandmother and his mother work very hard but do not have stable jobs. They often earn a living by washing clothes for other people whenever they can find work. However, the income they earn is very limited and not always enough to meet the family’s basic needs.

The family is very grateful that Hansel has the opportunity to study at Kinyago Dandora Schools, where he can learn, grow, and build hope for 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 500 students. The primary level has 400 students while junior secondary has 100 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 250 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.”