Daniel Comboni Primary

Daniel Comboni Primary School is a large public educational institution located in the impoverished Korogocho slum of Nairobi, Kenya, operating as a mixed-gender day school under local government authority. The school serves a significant purpose within its community, providing essential, low-cost primary education to a student population of 1,920 pupils who often come from extremely disadvantaged backgrounds characterized by poverty, lack of sanitation, and challenging living conditions.

Originating from the educational and social welfare initiatives of the Comboni Missionaries, who established various projects and schools in Nairobi’s slums to address issues like child labor and substance abuse, the school embodies a mission to offer holistic, quality education and hope to vulnerable children, helping to break the cycle of poverty and mold them into responsible citizens. With 33 classrooms, the institution, also known for participating in community initiatives like the “Waste Wise Nairobi” program, addresses the pressing need for educational access in an area that historically has had few public schools relative to its population.