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● Kenya Education Initiative
Register Domains Under KES 199 Instantly
Establish your online presence without breaking the bank. Get localized extensions starting from just KSh 199/yr, with free DNS settings, email forwarding, and business emails.
01 — Budget Domains Showcase
Budget Extensions Grid
Dynamic pricing scan active. Extensions automatically drop from this grid if their registration price climbs above KES 199.
Education
.ac.ke
Colleges, universities, and technical institutes.
Was KES 1,500/yr (Save 86%)
Register .ac.ke
Register (1st Yr)
KSh 199
Renewal Rate
KSh 1,500
Transfer In
KSh 1,000
Schools
.sc.ke
Primary and secondary schools registered in Kenya.
Was KES 1,500/yr (Save 86%)
Register .sc.ke
Register (1st Yr)
KSh 199
Renewal Rate
KSh 1,500
Transfer In
KSh 1,000
Cheapest
Register .name.ng
.name.ng
Personal blogs, resumes, and portfolios for creators.
Register (1st Yr)
KSh 40
Renewal Rate
KSh 900
Transfer In
KSh 0
E-commerce
Register .shop
.shop
Perfect for retail outlets, dropshipping brands, and e-stores.
Register (1st Yr)
KSh 143
Renewal Rate
KSh 6,482
Transfer In
KSh 5,457
Trending
Register .top
.top
Highly versatile extension for modern tech startups and projects.
Register (1st Yr)
KSh 197
Renewal Rate
KSh 648
Transfer In
KSh 516
Niche
Register .mom
.mom
Blogs, family sites, and community portals for mothers.
Register (1st Yr)
KSh 199
Renewal Rate
KSh 4,625
Transfer In
KSh 4,456
Ministry of Education Digitalization Drive
As academic activities transition online, secondary schools and tertiary departments are building digital learning hubs. To support this growth, we have drastically lowered new registrations for official .sc.ke and .ac.ke domains from KES 1,500/yr to **KSh 199**.
“Giving schools an online identity is no longer luxury; it is the cornerstone of e-curriculums. This registry promo removes setup barriers for thousands of schools.” — CEO, Truehost
By registering an official academic domain, schools unlock key structural services:
- Official School Email Domains: Create official emails such as
[email protected]. - Google Workspace for Education: Unlock free Google Classrooms and digital office spaces.
- E-Learning Portals: Maintain centralized school websites and exam portals.
Required Verification Documents
To maintain academic integrity, KeNIC registry validation requires specific documentation based on the domain type:
For .ac.ke (Tertiary Institutions):
- Either a copy of the Certificate of Registration from the relevant Ministry, a copy of the College Charter, or a copy of the Act of Parliament passed to establish the Institute.
- The documents MUST bear the exact name of the Entity.
- The document should classify the Entity as a Tertiary Institution: Polytechnic, Technical Institute, College, or University.
For .sc.ke (Primary & Secondary):
- A copy of the Certificate of Registration from the Ministry of Education.
- The document MUST bear the exact name of the Entity.
- The document should classify the Entity as a Kindergarten, Primary, or Secondary School.
Note: Verification documents are reviewed by registry validation officers within 24 to 48 hours of order placement.
02 — Key Standards
Why Register Budget Domains with Truehost?
Premium features and accreditation standards remain intact, even at ultra-low price points.
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Easily point your domain to Wix, Shopify, WordPress, or custom hosting. Edit record sets (A, CNAME, MX) instantly at no cost.
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Truehost is a fully accredited KENIC and ICANN registry partner. Secure registration processing takes under 60 seconds.
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03 — Help Center
Budget Domains FAQ
Find answers to common questions about budget TLD features, verification requirements, and technical setup.
How do I verify and activate my .ac.ke or .sc.ke domain?
Verification is a mandatory registry safety rule set by KeNIC to ensure only valid academic institutions register school extensions.
“Verification keeps the academic workspace clean, ensuring student safety and official domain authenticity.”
To register and activate your domain, KeNIC requires the following documentation:
For .ac.ke (Tertiary Institutions):
- Either a copy of the Certificate of Registration from the relevant Ministry, a copy of the College Charter, or a copy of the Act of Parliament passed to establish the Institute.
- The documents MUST bear the exact name of the Entity.
- The document should classify the Entity as a Tertiary Institution: Polytechnic, Technical Institute, College, or University.
For .sc.ke (Kindergarten, Primary & Secondary Schools):
- A copy of the Certificate of Registration from the Ministry of Education.
- The document MUST bear the exact name of the Entity.
- The document should classify the Entity as a Kindergarten, Primary, or Secondary School.
Can we link budget domains to Google Workspace for Education?
Yes, all official education extensions registered under this promo are fully eligible for Google Workspace for Education setups.
The standard integration procedure is as follows:
- Register your official
.sc.keor.ac.kedomain and pass document verification. - Sign up for Google Workspace for Education and retrieve your TXT verification token.
- Access the Truehost DNS Zone Editor and add the Google TXT token as a root record.
- Point MX Records to Google’s server list once domain verification completes.
How do renewal and transfer rates compare for KES 199 domains?
Registration rates are promotional first-year rates. Renewal rates occur at standard registry pricing. Below is a comparative price sheet for the cheap extensions:
| Extension | Registration (1st Yr) | Annual Renewal | Transfer In |
|---|---|---|---|
| .ac.ke | KSh 199 | KSh 1,500 | KSh 1,000 |
| .sc.ke | KSh 199 | KSh 1,500 | KSh 1,000 |
| .name.ng | KSh 40 | KSh 900 | KSh 0 |
| .shop | KSh 143 | KSh 6,482 | KSh 5,457 |
| .top | KSh 197 | KSh 648 | KSh 516 |
| .mom | KSh 199 | KSh 4,625 | KSh 4,456 |
How do I verify my active DNS settings using terminal queries?
You can query live nameservers using command-line diagnostic tools. Run the following command in terminal to check your active MX (Mail Exchange) routing configurations:
# Check active mail records
nslookup -type=mx yourschooldomain.sc.keIf nameservers are fully updated, the terminal output will list your assigned mail server endpoints (e.g. aspmx.l.google.com).
Are there limits on how many cheap domains I can register?
To prevent cyber-squatting and domain hoarding, our promotions are governed by the following anti-abuse restrictions:
- Academic domains (
.ac.ke/.sc.ke) are limited to 1 domain per verified institution. - General extensions like
.shopand.topare limited to a maximum of 5 registrations per user. - Hoarded domains identified as spoofing registered trademarks will be flagged and suspended.
What happens if my verification documents are rejected?
If your validation files are incomplete or rejected by the KENIC validation officer, your order state moves to **Pending Verification**.
Truehost provides a **7-day documentation grace period** to submit corrected files. If files are not provided, the order is cancelled and a credit refund is applied to your client account.
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