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Dating in Makutano, West Pokot County

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Makutano at a glance

  • Makutano has a population of about 28,000.
  • It's part of West Pokot County.
  • Nairobi, the largest city in Kenya, is about 341 km away.
  • The nearest bigger city is Kitale, about 29 km away.
  • Towns nearby: Kapenguria (3 km), Moi‘s Bridge (43 km) and Kiminini (45 km).

Where to meet in Makutano

Makutano 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, Kapenguria 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.

Questions about dating in Makutano

Who can I meet near Makutano?

Within 50 km of Makutano there are 6 towns and cities — Kitale, Kapenguria and Kiminini among them — with more than 290,000 residents in all. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in Makutano?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Makutano and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.

Are the singles around Makutano real people?

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 Makutano?

Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.

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