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Dating in Karatina

Members from Karatina and towns within 50 km who make their profile public will appear here.

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About Karatina

  • Karatina has a population of about 24,000.
  • It's part of Nyeri County.
  • It's about 95 km to Nairobi, the country's largest city.
  • The nearest bigger city is Nyeri, about 21 km away.
  • Towns nearby: Kerugoya (17 km), Tetu (24 km) and Karuri (25 km).

A first date in Karatina

Karatina is small enough that you may have friends in common, so start with a relaxed coffee in the centre. If you would rather meet away from familiar faces, Kerugoya is close by.

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 Karatina: questions and answers

How far around Karatina can I search?

Within 50 km of Karatina there are 17 towns and cities — Karuri, Nyeri and Embu among them — with more than 570,000 residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Karatina free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Karatina and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Karatina 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. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I date someone from outside Karatina?

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

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