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A few facts about Thika

  • Thika is among the ten largest cities in Kenya; about 250,000 people live here.
  • It's part of Nairobi County.
  • It's about 40 km to Nairobi, the country's largest city.
  • Towns nearby: Kenol (12 km), Ruiru (17 km) and Kiambu (30 km).

A first date in Thika

Ask the other person to pick their favourite café in Thika. 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 Thika: questions and answers

How far around Thika can I search?

More than 6.3 million people live within 50 km of Thika, in 21 towns and cities including Nairobi, Ruiru and Karuri. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Thika free on YADate?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Thika 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 Thika 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 Thika?

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

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