Register Your Memorable .CO.KE Domain Name At Ksh 499

No, .co.ke domains are not free.

They come with a registration fee that varies by registrar, with the registrant (KENIC) being the base. Given that KENIC charges a fee, and may increase their rates from time to time, it’s not possible to get a domain name for free. Affordably? Yes.

Our prices start from just KES 499 for first year, which is one of the most affordable rates in the market. Be wary of “free” domain offers—they often come with hidden costs, like expensive hosting bundles or renewal fees.

The cost varies by registrar but typically ranges from 750 to 1500 annually

Special promotions or bulk registration may offer discounts.

To buy a domain name in Kenya, choose a Kenic approved domain registrar such as Trueost Cloud, search your domain name, and if it’s available, place your order.

You can register for periods ranging from 1 to 10 years, with auto-renewal options for uninterrupted service

.KE domains are the official country code top-level domains (ccTLDs) for Kenya, managed by the Kenya Network Information Centre (KeNIC).

Popular subdomains include .co.ke (for businesses), .or.ke (for non-profits), .me.ke (for individuals), and .ac.ke (for academic institutions), among others.

The .ke domains are controlled by KeNIC, a non-profit organization responsible for managing and administering Kenya’s ccTLD.

KeNIC ensures the domain system runs smoothly, sets policies, and accredits registrars like Truehost Kenya to sell and manage .ke domains on their behalf.

The most widely used .ke domain in Kenya is .co.ke, primarily because it’s designed for commercial entities and businesses. It’s the go-to choice for companies looking to build trust and visibility with Kenyan customers.

For example, many local businesses, like truehost.co.ke, use it to signal their commercial presence in the Kenyan market.

If you mistakenly type .com instead of .ke (e.g., yourbusiness.com instead of yourbusiness.co.ke), you’ll likely end up on a completely different website—or no website at all if the .com version doesn’t exist.

The .ke extension ensures your site is tied to Kenya, boosting local SEO and trust. Using .com, a generic TLD, might make your site seem less relevant to Kenyan audiences and could hurt your local search rankings.

The best registrar depends on your needs, but for .ke domains, Truehost Kenya stands out. We’re a KeNIC-accredited registrar offering .ke domains at competitive prices (starting at Ksh. 499), instant registration, free SSL certificates, and 24/7 local support.

Yes, .ke domains can be private to an extent. Many registrars, including Truehost, offer WHOIS privacy protection (sometimes called domain privacy or ID Protection) as an add-on service.

This hides your personal details—like your name, email, and phone number—from the public WHOIS database, protecting you from spam and potential data harvesting.

However, KeNIC may still require your details for legal or administrative purposes.

While you cannot buy a domain name forever, you can register a .KE domain name for a certain period, usually annually, upto 10 years, and renew the registration before it expires to continue using the domain name.

Kenic is the registry for .KE domain names, overseeing the management and administration of .KE domain extensions, while Webhost Kenya acts as a registrar providing domain registration services to customers.