Register your .co.ke domain for just KSh700 (normally KSh1,200). Limited-time launch offer.
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Register a .co.ke domain in Kenya for your business, ecommerce store, agency, or startup. A .co.ke domain shows buyers, suppliers, and partners that your brand is built for the Kenyan market — it signals local presence, improves trust, and helps you rank higher on google.co.ke.
The default Kenyan business domain for companies that want local trust and cleaner commercial intent. When customers search for your business online, a .co.ke address answers the first question they have: is this company based in Kenya?
Registrant requirements
Who can register .co.ke
- Best fit
- Best for Kenyan businesses, online stores, agencies, startups, consultancies, professional service firms, restaurants, hotels, and any company selling products or services into the Kenyan market.
- Eligibility
- .co.ke works well for commercial brands, SMEs, online stores, agencies, B2B service providers, and any company selling into the Kenyan market. No supporting documents are needed — you only need accurate registrant details.
Online shops and e-commerce stores
SME websites and business profiles
Agencies, consultancies, and B2B service firms
SaaS platforms and tech startups
Professional service firms — law, accounting, real estate, insurance
Restaurant, hotel, and hospitality brands
Company email — send invoices and quotes from sales@yourbrand.co.ke
Why buyers choose this
What Kenyan buyers understand immediately
Signals a Kenyan business presence immediately — customers know you are local before they open your site.
Improves brand trust for local buyers searching online for products and services in Kenya.
Unlocks professional email addresses like info@yourbrand.co.ke — more trusted than free Gmail for invoicing.
Protects your brand from cybersquatters who could register your .co.ke before you do and demand payment to release it.
Gives you a local SEO advantage — .co.ke domains rank higher on google.co.ke for Kenyan searches.
Registration
How to register .co.ke
Search the exact domain name you want and confirm availability.
Complete the registrant details exactly as they should appear on the domain record.
Review the order details and proceed without extra document checks where none are required.
We submit the request, monitor activation, and help you point DNS once the domain is live.
FAQ
.co.ke questions
Who should register a .co.ke domain?
A .co.ke domain is ideal for businesses, ecommerce brands, service companies, agencies, and startups targeting Kenya.
Is .co.ke better than .com for a Kenya-focused business?
If most of your customers are in Kenya, .co.ke usually gives a stronger local signal and makes your Kenyan market positioning clearer. Google treats country-code domains like .co.ke as a local relevance signal for searches on google.co.ke.
Do I need special documents for .co.ke?
No. KENIC does not require supporting documents for .co.ke registration. Only .ac.ke, .sc.ke, and .go.ke require documents. Source: KENIC.
Can I use my .co.ke domain for professional email?
Yes. Once registered, create addresses like info@yourbrand.co.ke or sales@yourbrand.co.ke. A branded email builds more trust with clients than a free Gmail or Yahoo address — especially when sending invoices, quotations, and contracts.
How long does .co.ke registration take?
Most .co.ke registrations complete within minutes of payment. DNS propagation — making the domain reachable worldwide — can take up to 24 hours.
What if someone else registers my brand name as a .co.ke?
You can file a dispute through KENIC's Alternative Dispute Resolution Policy (ADRP), modelled on ICANN's UDRP. However, prevention is cheaper and faster — register your .co.ke before someone else does. Source: KENIC.
Does a .co.ke domain help with Google ranking in Kenya?
Yes. Country-code domains like .co.ke send a geo-relevance signal to Google, telling the search engine your content is specifically for Kenyan users. This is a genuine local SEO advantage over generic .com or .net extensions.
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Higher education
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Schools
.sc.ke
Best for kindergartens, nursery schools, primary schools (Standard 1-8), secondary schools (Form 1-6 and Junior Secondary), and any institution classified as basic education by the Ministry of Education. Both public and private schools qualify.
Non-profit
.or.ke
Built for NGOs, charities, community-based organisations (CBOs), associations, societies, foundations, religious organisations, advocacy groups, and any registered non-profit entity operating in Kenya.
Personal
.me.ke
Best for freelancers, consultants, coaches, content creators, journalists, artists, photographers, developers, public speakers, and any professional building a personal brand in Kenya.
Information
.info.ke
Suited for online directories, knowledge bases, how-to guides, public information portals, educational resource websites, government information sites, health information platforms, legal resource centres, and any website built around publishing useful information for Kenyan audiences.
Network
.ne.ke
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