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Singles in Kenema

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Kenema at a glance

  • About 260,000 people live in Kenema, one of the three biggest cities in Sierra Leone.
  • No town in the Eastern Province is bigger.
  • It's about 235 km to Freetown, the country's largest city.
  • Close by: Hangha (9 km), Blama (17 km) and Segbwema (30 km).

Where to meet in Kenema

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

Who can I meet near Kenema?

More than 310,000 people live within 50 km of Kenema, in 8 towns and cities including Segbwema, Blama and Panguma. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in Kenema?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Kenema or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.

Are the singles around Kenema real people?

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. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I date someone from outside Kenema?

Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.

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