How to Register a .co.ke Domain for Your Kenyan Business

Registering Your .co.ke Domain

A .co.ke domain signals to Kenyan customers that you are a local, trustworthy business. Braysons Host is a KeNIC-accredited registrar, so you can register directly with us.

Step 1 — Search for Your Domain

1. Go to our Register Domain page
2. Type your desired domain name (e.g., yourbusiness)
3. Select .co.ke from the extension list
4. Click Search

Step 2 — Check Availability

If your preferred name is taken, we will suggest alternatives. Common strategies:

• Add your city: yourbusiness-nairobi.co.ke
• Add your service: yourbusiness-consulting.co.ke
• Use your full business name: yourbusinessltd.co.ke

Step 3 — Complete Registration

1. Add the domain to your cart
2. Provide your registrant details (name, address, email, phone)
3. Pay via M-Pesa Paybill, bank transfer, or card
4. Your domain is registered within 15 minutes of payment confirmation

KeNIC Requirements for .co.ke

KeNIC (Kenya Network Information Centre) requires:

• A valid Kenyan postal address
• A working email address
• For .co.ke: any individual or business can register
• For .or.ke: organisations and NGOs
• For .ac.ke: accredited academic institutions

After Registration

Your domain will be active within 15 minutes. You will receive:

• A registration confirmation email
• Your domain's nameserver settings
• Access to manage DNS records via your client portal