.keOpen
Direct Kenya country-code domain for brands, organisations and individuals seeking a short Kenyan identity.Check current pricing first yearRenews at Check current pricing/yrRegister .ke.co.ke and every Kenya domain, in one search
Register Kenya's national domains with pricing confirmed at checkout, alongside .com and .africa, billed in KES and paid with Safaricom M-Pesa or a card. Every price shows its renewal rate.
Type a name, or a full domain like yourbrand.co.ke. Availability is confirmed live at checkout.
~$ check yourbrand --ke
# one name, priced in KES
yourbrand.keavailableCheck current pricing
yourbrand.co.keavailableCheck current pricing
yourbrand.africaavailableCheck current pricing
# example only; checkout confirms live status
Pay with: Safaricom M-Pesa Airtel Money Visa Mastercard Bank Transfer
The full .ke namespace
Kenya's local namespace includes direct .ke registration and purpose-based third-level categories. Government, higher-education and school namespaces require supporting documents.
.co.keOpen
Commercial namespace for companies, retail businesses, SMEs, startups and other ventures in Kenya.Check current pricing first yearRenews at Check current pricing/yrRegister .co.ke.or.keEligibility rules
Namespace for not-for-profit organisations, NGOs, foundations and community initiatives.Check current pricing first yearRenews at Check current pricing/yrRegister .or.ke.ne.keEligibility rules
Namespace for network-related organisations, internet infrastructure and technology providers.Check current pricing first yearRenews at Check current pricing/yrRegister .ne.ke.go.keRestricted
Restricted namespace for Kenya government ministries, departments and public institutions.Check current pricing first yearRenews at Check current pricing/yrRegister .go.ke.me.keEligibility rules
Personal namespace for individuals, professionals, portfolios, creators and blogs.Check current pricing first yearRenews at Check current pricing/yrRegister .me.ke.mobi.keEligibility rules
Namespace for mobile content, mobile applications and mobile-first services.Check current pricing first yearRenews at Check current pricing/yrRegister .mobi.ke.info.keEligibility rules
Namespace for informative, educational and knowledge-focused websites.Check current pricing first yearRenews at Check current pricing/yrRegister .info.ke.sc.keEligibility rules
Restricted namespace for lower and middle institutes of learning in Kenya.Check current pricing first yearRenews at Check current pricing/yrRegister .sc.ke.ac.keEligibility rules
Restricted namespace for universities, colleges, polytechnics and higher-education institutions.Check current pricing first yearRenews at Check current pricing/yrRegister .ac.keWe register .ke names through Route Africa’s registry partners, with billing in Kenyan shillings. Eligibility is summarised from KeNIC policy; the registry has the final word.
Global extensions, billed in KES
Pair your local name with a global one if you sell across borders.
Included with every domain
No add-on fees for the basics you need to run a website and email.
Free DNS management
Add A, CNAME, MX and TXT records from your client area, including records for Google Workspace or Microsoft 365.
Nameserver control
Use Route Africa hosting or point the domain to any provider you like.
Transfer lock and auth codes
Lock the domain against unauthorised transfers and request its EPP code when you need to move it.
DNSSEC where supported
Sign the zone on extensions whose registry supports DNSSEC.
Privacy where permitted
Hide personal contact details from public lookups where registry policy allows it.
Renewal reminders
We email you ahead of expiry, so a lapsed card or changed number doesn't cost you the name.
From search to live domain in three steps
Open zones activate soon after payment. Zones with eligibility rules wait for the registry to accept your documents.
Search and pick
Check your name across .ke and global extensions, and add the ones you want to the cart.
Add hosting or email if you need it
Our web hosting plans from CloudNest up include a free domain.
Pay in KES and manage
Pay with Safaricom M-Pesa, card or bank transfer, then manage DNS and renewals in one client area.
Already own a domain elsewhere?
Move it to Route Africa and keep every domain, renewal and DNS record in one place, billed in KES. Your website and email keep running during the move.
- Unlock the domain at your current registrar
- Copy the auth (EPP) code they give you
- Order the transfer and approve the confirmation
- .ke transfers follow KeNIC rules; we guide you through them
Why register with Route Africa in Kenya?
International registrars rarely carry .ke names or take KES. We do both, in one account.
| Feature | Route Africa | Typical international registrar |
|---|---|---|
| .ke namespace | Full namespace, with eligibility guidance | Often unavailable |
| Billing in KES | Yes | USD or EUR |
| Pay with Safaricom M-Pesa | Yes | Rarely |
| Renewal price shown beside first-year price | On every listing | Often in the small print |
| Other African namespaces in the same account | Eight countries | Few or none |
| Support in African business hours | Team in Dodoma, Tanzania | Varies |
Selling across Africa?
Register your name in the other seven markets from the same account, each priced in its own currency.
Tanzania.co.tzCheck current pricing /yrTZS billingKenya.co.keCheck current pricing /yrYou are hereNigeria.com.ngCheck current pricing /yrNGN billingSouth Africa.co.zaCheck current pricing /yrZAR billingRwanda.co.rwCheck current pricing /yrRWF billingGhana.com.ghCheck current pricing /yrGHS billingUganda.co.ugCheck current pricing /yrUGX billingMalawi.com.mwCheck current pricing /yrMWK billing
Domain registration in Kenya: questions
Which Kenya domain should I choose?
Most businesses register .co.ke. Organisations, schools and government bodies have their own zones, shown on this page with their eligibility rules. Add .com or .africa if you sell beyond Kenya.
Why do you show the renewal price?
Some extensions are cheap for the first year and cost more afterwards. Showing both lets you compare the real cost of keeping a name.
Can I pay in KES with mobile money?
Yes. This page bills in KES, and checkout accepts Safaricom M-Pesa, Airtel Money, as well as cards and bank transfer.
What do restricted zones need?
Zones marked Eligibility rules or Restricted ask for proof, such as a company certificate, NGO registration or an institution's letter. We confirm the documents for your zone before you pay.
Can I use the domain with another host?
Yes. You control the nameservers and DNS records, so you can point the domain anywhere.
What if I forget to renew?
We email reminders before expiry. After that, KeNIC rules decide the grace and recovery period, so renew early if the name matters.