Where Kenyan hearts find each other
Mwenzi is a new dating app for real, verified people who live in Kenya, whether you're looking for marriage, a relationship or a great first date. Join the waitlist and be among the first in.
Mwenzi means "partner" in Swahili. Preview the app →
Join the waitlist
Be first in when we launch. It takes 30 seconds.
How Mwenzi works
Four simple steps from hello to your first date.
Verify
Sign up with your Kenyan number, then take a quick live selfie to prove you're real.
Be yourself
Add photos, answer fun prompts, and share your values, faith and what you're looking for.
Match
Swipe, or like a photo or prompt with a comment. When you both like each other, start chatting.
Meet safely
Video call first, meet in a public place, and use the date check-in so a friend knows you're safe.
Built for real connections
Only verified people
Every member confirms their phone number and passes a live selfie check. Look for the blue tick.
Kenya only
Only +254 numbers can join. Search by county, set how far to look, and choose your age range.
Matched on what matters
A compatibility score based on your goals, faith, lifestyle and interests, plus hand-picked Weekly Picks.
Chats that feel safe
Mwenzi Shield warns you about money requests, scams and pressure to meet in private places.
Pay with M-Pesa
Matching and chatting are free. Premium starts from KES 20 a day, with no card needed and no surprise renewals.
Private by design
Your number is never shown. You can hide from people you know, and delete everything at any time.
Your safety comes first
There are reported cases in Kenya of people being lured from dating apps to hotel rooms, lodgings or homes, then drugged, robbed or hurt. Mwenzi is built to stop that.
- Instant warnings if someone pushes to meet in a hotel room or private place
- Scam alerts when anyone asks for M-Pesa, fare or a "small loan"
- Video call before you meet, so you know they're real
- Date check-in timer that can alert a trusted friend
- One-tap emergency help: 999, 112 and the 1195 GBV hotline
- Real moderators in Kenya who review every report within 24 hours
See the app before anyone else
Try an interactive preview with illustrated example profiles. Swipe, match, chat, and explore the safety tools. Nothing you do there is shared or saved online.
- Tinder-style swiping with compatibility scores
- Voice notes, icebreakers and likes with comments
- Dark mode, Weekly Picks and a full profile editor
About Mwenzi
Mwenzi is a Kenyan dating platform made for people who are tired of fake profiles, scammers and apps that weren't built with Kenya in mind. We start in Nairobi and will grow county by county, then across East Africa.
Our promise: no bots, no fake profiles and no made-up "online now" numbers. We never sell your data, and we follow the Kenya Data Protection Act, 2019.
Questions? Majibu.
When does Mwenzi launch?
We're opening in Nairobi first, then other counties. Everyone on the waitlist gets an SMS the day their area opens, and people near the top of the list get in first.
Is Mwenzi free?
Yes. Creating a profile, matching and chatting are free. Optional Premium features, like seeing who liked you, start from KES 20 a day and are paid with M-Pesa. Nothing renews automatically.
How does the invite link work?
After you join, you get a personal link. Every friend who joins with it moves you up 3 places on the waitlist.
How do you know people are real?
Every member verifies a Kenyan phone number and takes a live selfie that we compare with their photos. Verified members get a blue tick, and fake profiles are removed.
Will my phone number be shown to anyone?
Never. Your number is only used to verify your account and to text you about Mwenzi. Other members never see it.
Who can join?
Adults aged 18 and over who live in Kenya. Whether you're looking for marriage, a relationship, something casual or friendship, you can say so on your profile.
Can I sign in with Google or Facebook?
Yes, when the app launches. You'll still verify a Kenyan number, which keeps fake accounts out. We never post anything to your accounts.
How do I remove my details from the waitlist?
Email us at hello@mwenzi.co.ke from any address and include your phone number. We'll delete your details within 7 days.
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