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Meet people in Ukunda

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

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A few facts about Ukunda

  • With about 78,000 inhabitants, Ukunda is one of the 50 largest places in Kenya.
  • It's part of Kwale County.
  • It's about 453 km to Nairobi, the country's largest city.
  • The nearest bigger city is Mombasa, about 29 km away.
  • Towns nearby: Matuga (14 km), Gazi (16 km) and Kwale (18 km).

A first date in Ukunda

Ukunda 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, Matuga 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 Ukunda: questions and answers

How far around Ukunda can I search?

Within 50 km of Ukunda there are 11 towns and cities — Mombasa, Matuga and Mtwapa among them — with more than 1.6 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 Ukunda free on YADate?

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

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

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