KeNIC: Kenya’s .ke Domain Registry

Who Manages .ke Domains?

KeNIC manages Kenya’s .ke registry and sets its registration rules. When you register with us, we handle your domain order, renewals and account.

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Find Your .ke Name

Enter a name such as yourbrand.co.ke to check availability and registration prices.

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KeNIC at a Glance

KeNIC registry information
Full name	Kenya Network Information Centre
Registry website	kenic.or.ke ↗
Domain family	.ke and categories beneath .ke
Registration route	Through accredited registrars
WHOIS server	whois.kenic.or.ke
RDAP service	rdap.kenic.or.ke ↗

Find the registry manager and lookup services in IANA’s .ke record.

KeNIC’s Role and Your Domain Account

What KeNIC Manages

KeNIC runs the central .ke registration database and sets the rules for the extension. Its registration guide directs domain buyers through accredited registrars.

What You Manage With Us

Use our domain search to find a new name. For a domain you already hold with us, open your domain account to manage renewals and nameservers, or contact our team for help.

Common .ke Domain Categories

Choose a direct .ke address or a category that fits your organisation.

Domain endings, intended uses and requirements
.ke	A direct Kenyan address
.co.ke	Businesses and commercial websites
.or.ke	Non-profit organisations
.me.ke	Personal sites, portfolios and blogs
.sc.ke	Schools; requires Ministry of Education registration documents
.ac.ke	Higher education; requires institutional registration documents, a charter or an establishing Act
.go.ke	Government entities; requires an ICT Authority authorisation letter

KeNIC also offers .ne.ke, .mobi.ke and .info.ke. Check its category requirements for supporting documents.

Look Up Your Domain and Plan Changes

Check Registration Details

Use our WHOIS lookup to check public registration dates, status and nameservers. The record may also identify the registrar managing the name.

Connect Your Hosting

You can connect a domain to a new host without transferring its registration. Arrange any website and email migration, then update the nameservers or DNS records through the provider managing your domain.

Questions About KeNIC

Can I buy a domain directly from KeNIC?

KeNIC directs registrations through accredited registrars. Use our domain search to check a name and register with us. We also handle your renewal orders and domain support.

Does KeNIC set the price I pay Truehost?

KeNIC manages the registry; we quote the retail price for your order. Search your exact name to see its registration price, then review the renewal price and registration term before checkout.

Which .ke categories require supporting documents?

KeNIC requires supporting documents for .sc.ke, .ac.ke and .go.ke. Review its category requirements and prepare the documents for your institution before applying.

Who changes the nameservers for my .ke domain?

Use the registrar or provider managing your registration. For a domain you hold with us, open your domain account or contact our team.

Does a .ke domain include website hosting?

Domain registration gives you the address. Hosting stores your website files. You can connect a domain you register with us to our hosting or another provider.

Check an Existing Domain

Look up public registration details before a renewal or transfer.