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Mumias at a glance

  • Mumias has a population of about 45,000.
  • It lies in Kakamega County.
  • Nairobi, the largest city in Kenya, is about 315 km away.
  • The nearest bigger city is Kakamega, about 30 km away.
  • Close by: Butere (14 km), Lugulu (21 km) and Khwisero (22 km).

Where to meet in Mumias

Mumias 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, Butere 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 Mumias: questions and answers

How far around Mumias can I search?

Within 50 km of Mumias there are 23 towns and cities — Kakamega, Khwisero and Busia among them — with more than 2.5 million residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Mumias free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Mumias 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 Mumias real?

There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I date someone from outside Mumias?

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

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