Frequently Asked Questions β Kenya
Can I pay for hosting with Safaricom M-Pesa?
Yes. Route Africa accepts Safaricom M-Pesa (Lipa Na M-Pesa), Airtel Money, and Equity Bank transfer. No international credit card needed. Checkout shows your total in KES before you pay.
How much does a .co.ke domain cost?
.co.ke domain registration starts at Check current pricing per year with Route Africa. The price includes DNS management and WHOIS privacy. Live checkout confirms the final amount.
Is Route Africa a KeNIC-authorized registrar?
Route Africa registers .co.ke, .or.ke and .ne.ke domains through KeNIC (Kenya Network Information Centre). Visit our accreditations page for details on registry relationships.
Can I transfer my .co.ke from another registrar?
Yes. Route Africa supports inbound .co.ke transfers through KeNIC. Contact our support team for transfer assistance and current timelines.
Do you have servers or offices in Kenya?
Route Africa is headquartered in East Africa (Dodoma, Tanzania) and uses internationally hosted NVMe infrastructure with Cloudflare CDN β including a Nairobi point of presence β for fast load times across Kenya. Support operates in East African time and speaks Kiswahili and English.
Which hosting plan is best for a Kenyan startup?
For most Kenyan startups and new business websites, CloudNest (Check current pricing/yr) or GreenLeaf (Check current pricing/yr) is the right starting point. Both include NVMe storage, SSL, cPanel and email. GreenLeaf adds daily backups, unlimited websites, and Node.js/Python support β ideal for growing tech startups.