Education Key to Fighting Crime as Dandora KCSE Top Student Is Honoured
Hon. Dorcas Mwigereri (right) and Aggrey Munadi during a celebration ceremony on Friday 16 January 2026 at Dandora secondary school in Nairobi.
Education leaders and residents on Friday gathered at Dandora Secondary School to honour Aggrey Mnandi, who scored an A-minus in the 2025 KCSE examinations, as calls were made for stronger investment in education to address drug abuse and crime in the area.
Speaking in Nairobi, Dorcas Mwigereri, a Dandora native and aspiring Member of Parliament, said the recognition of academic excellence was aimed at changing the negative narrative surrounding the estate and demonstrating that young people from the area can succeed despite difficult circumstances.
Mwigereri said Mnandi’s performance was notable given that he attended a day school, where learners often balance schoolwork with household responsibilities and limited study time.
She said the event was also meant to inspire younger children in the community, warning that crime and drug abuse increasingly affect children as young as nine years old.
Mwigereri urged the government to fully enforce the 100 per cent transition to senior secondary school policy, arguing that keeping learners in school remains one of the most effective ways to prevent youth from being drawn into crime.
“If these children are not in school, the fight against crime will be futile,” she said.
She also raised concerns over challenges facing the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), calling on the Ministry of Education to improve preparation for parents, teachers and institutions of higher learning to ensure smooth implementation.
Also speaking Dandora Secondary School Principal Eutychus Thiong’o said Mnandi scored 80 points, narrowly missing a straight A, and praised the student’s discipline and resilience.
The principal disclosed that he personally paid the student’s school fees and learning materials after learning that his family was unable to meet the costs.
Mr. Maina said the school continues to face challenges including overcrowded classrooms, inadequate infrastructure and poverty among parents, and appealed for more teachers and resources to enable more learners to excel.
