My Story

"Hello! My name is Quinter. I love my school, my classmates, and my teacher. I also enjoy colouring and learning new things in class. School makes me very happy. Thank you for considering walking alongside me and being part of my journey."

Quinter is a cheerful and very friendly young girl who enjoys learning English and playing with her classmates. She participates happily in class activities and loves being in school.

She is the only child. Quinter’s parents separated, and her mother works as a househelp, living at her employer’s home. Because of this, Quinter stays with her grandparents in Dandora.

Her grandmother does not have a stable job and depends on casual work, such as washing clothes for other families, to earn a living. Her grandfather works as a casual laborer at a corn flour mill, helping to load and offload sacks of flour. They all live together in a small one-room house. Despite their hard work, their income is limited and not always enough to fully meet the family’s needs.

Quinter’s family is deeply grateful for the opportunity for her to attend Kinyago Dandora Schools, where she can receive quality education and grow in a supportive 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.”