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Singles in Kigali

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About Kigali

  • Kigali is the capital and the largest city of Rwanda, home to about 1.1 million people.
  • Kigali is also the centre of the region that shares its name.
  • Close by: Ndera (12 km), Shyorongi (15 km) and Nyamata (30 km).

A first date in Kigali

Skip the dinner reservation for a first date in Kigali. 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.

Questions about dating in Kigali

How far around Kigali can I search?

More than 1.6 million people live within 50 km of Kigali, in 14 towns and cities including Gitarama, Muhanga and Rwamagana. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Kigali free on YADate?

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

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

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