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Meet people in Nairobi

No one from Nairobi has a public profile here yet. Create yours and people nearby will be able to find you.

A few facts about Nairobi

Nairobi is the capital and the largest city of Kenya, home to about 4.4 million people.
It's the main city of the region of the same name.
Close by: Kiambu (13 km), Karuri (14 km) and Ongata Rongai (14 km).

A first date in Nairobi

Skip the dinner reservation for a first date in Nairobi. A coffee, a gallery or a walk through a market gives you something to talk about and an easy way to end it after an hour.

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 Nairobi: questions and answers

How far around Nairobi can I search?

Within 50 km of Nairobi there are 21 towns and cities — Ruiru, Kikuyu and Thika among them — with more than 6.8 million residents in all. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Nairobi free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Nairobi 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 Nairobi 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. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Nairobi?

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