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Singles in Eldoret

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A few facts about Eldoret

  • With about 480,000 people, Eldoret is one of the ten biggest cities in Kenya.
  • No town in Uasin Gishu County is bigger.
  • Nairobi, the largest city in Kenya, is about 264 km away.
  • Close by: Iten (31 km), Kapsabet (40 km) and Moi‘s Bridge (42 km).

Where to meet in Eldoret

Ask the other person to pick their favourite café in Eldoret. It tells you something about them, and they will feel at ease on familiar ground.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Dating in Eldoret: questions and answers

How far around Eldoret can I search?

More than 600,000 people live within 50 km of Eldoret, in 7 towns and cities including Iten, Kapsabet and Moi‘s Bridge. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Eldoret free on YADate?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Eldoret or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Eldoret real?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I date someone from outside Eldoret?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in Kenya or abroad.

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