.ke domain search

Find a .ke domain Kenyan customers can recognise immediately

Generate ideas, check an exact name or research a shortlist—all scoped to .ke.

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About this extension

What is .ke?

.ke is Kenya's country-code top-level domain. It provides a direct local signal for Kenyan organisations and can sit alongside .co.ke when the shorter country ending fits the brand and eligibility rules.

Type
Country-code TLD

Kenya ccTLD; .ke and third-level formats have current registrar requirements.

Reported snapshot
118K+

Registry homepage accessed Aug 2026 · KeNIC registry homepage

IANA type
Country-code TLD

Current classification in the IANA Root Zone Database.

Registration scope
Kenya ccTLD; .ke and third-level formats have current registrar requirements.

Read the current registry and registrar terms before purchase.

The short answer

Is .ke a good domain extension?

Choose .ke when Kenya is central to the service and local identity is a real customer benefit.

Choose .ke when

  • Kenyan companies
  • Local ecommerce
  • Kenyan creators
  • Community and civic projects

Consider another extension when

  • There is no Kenyan operation
  • The exact namespace eligibility is unresolved
  • The business needs a neutral global primary address

Research brief

The .ke facts that change the decision

This page separates registry policy, public market evidence and registrar pricing. A sample is labeled as a sample; a rule is labeled as a rule; and a checkout quote is never presented as a registry statistic.

Registration scope

Kenya ccTLD; .ke and third-level formats have current registrar requirements.

Read the current registry and registrar terms before purchase.

IANA .ke delegation record

IANA registration service

kenic.or.ke

IANA lists this registration-service destination for .ke. It identifies a registry service, not a quote for a specific domain name.

IANA .ke delegation record

Registry lookup endpoint

whois.kenic.or.ke · https://rdap.kenic.or.ke

IANA publishes these .ke registry lookup endpoints. A lookup does not settle final availability, rights or checkout price.

IANA .ke delegation record

Root-zone registration date

1993-04-29

IANA records this date for .ke in the DNS root. It is not the launch date of every registry service or a measure of a particular domain's age.

IANA .ke delegation record

Namespace coverage

Ten zones in the accredited-registrar agreement

KeNIC's agreement lists .ke, .co.ke, .or.ke, .ne.ke, .ac.ke, .sc.ke, .go.ke, .me.ke, .mobi.ke and .info.ke. The valid fit depends on the exact zone and current policy.

KeNIC registrar accreditation agreement

Allocation is not guaranteed

A search result is not a registration right

KeNIC's current second-level terms state that an application does not guarantee allocation and that registration remains subject to the registry's policies, rules and applicable law.

KeNIC second-level domain terms

Registrar relationship

Accredited registrar sells; registrant uses

KeNIC defines an accredited registrar as the party contracted to provide registration services and the registrant as the final purchaser and user. Confirm final price and eligibility with the chosen registrar.

KeNIC registrar accreditation agreement

Local signal

.ke → place → audience

Regional fit
.ke → place → audienceA local ending should reinforce the market served. Check local eligibility, language and the registrar’s registration rules.your namesignalwebsite

A local ending should reinforce the market served. Check local eligibility, language and the registrar’s registration rules.

Market pulse

What the .ke market snapshot shows

This registry has published a dated total for the namespace. It shows scale, not a trend, the value of an individual domain or availability of a particular name.

Registry record

Dated total

One dated registry total · Registry homepage accessed Aug 2026

Registry data

Published

one dated registry total; no trend inferred

KeNIC-published .ke namespace count

118K+

One dated registry record

The registry has published one dated total. This page presents it as a snapshot, not as growth, availability or a price for a specific name.

KeNIC registry homepage

Availability without guesswork

How to find a strong available .ke

Treat availability as the start of the decision, not the finish. A usable name also needs to be easy to communicate, defensible and fairly priced.

  1. 01

    Start with a name that earns .ke

    Compare direct .ke with .co.ke and verify current KeNIC registrar terms before routing a buyer to checkout.

  2. 02

    Search the exact label first

    Keep the search scoped to this extension, then compare the exact label with closely related endings before accepting a spelling compromise.

  3. 03

    Check rights and pronunciation

    An available result is not trademark clearance. Say the name aloud, check local implications and review the registrar’s final eligibility rules.

Pricing explained

What does a .ke domain cost?

The useful number is the full cost of ownership, not the largest promotional figure on a registrar banner.

Price coverage is not available for .ke yet. This page does not invent a number. A verified row will appear after the next registrar collection or an admin-approved override; the registrar checkout remains the final source for the exact name, premium status, tax and renewal terms.

Compare the full .ke ownership cost

Compare .ke and .co.ke registration, renewal and transfer prices; use the registrar's live quote for the exact name.

Registration options

Where to register a .ke

Compare the final registration, renewal and transfer terms. We put the provider best aligned with this market first, but the choice remains yours.

Truehost

Recommended first

Our primary Kenyan registration option for .ke namespace domains.

Last verified 2026-08-15

Visit registrar

HostPinnacle

A Kenyan alternative for comparing local registration and renewal terms.

Last verified 2026-08-15

Visit registrar

Make the tradeoff visible

.ke compared with common alternatives

Comparison of .ke with alternative domain extensions
ExtensionRecognitionAvailabilityStrongest fitWatch for
.keStrong in its marketCheck the exact labelKenyan businesses, services and Kenyan audiencesThere is no Kenyan operation
.comVery highCrowdedBroad commercial and global brandsPremium or awkward remaining names
.orgHighOften betterMission-led and community workMay imply a public-interest purpose
AI naming tools

Use AI for ideas—not fake availability

Copy a focused prompt into your preferred AI assistant, then paste the names it finds into FlashDomains Bulk Search. Test the whole shortlist together—AI can explore language, but live registry and registrar signals confirm domains.

Test names in bulk

Generate .ke name ideas

Generate 25 concise .ke names for Kenyan businesses, services and Kenyan audiences. Keep them natural when spoken, avoid trademarks and forced spellings, and do not claim availability or legal clearance.

Score a shortlist for clarity

Score these possible .ke names: [paste shortlist]. Assess pronunciation, spelling, category fit, unintended meanings and sentence flow. Do not claim availability, trademark clearance or monetary value. Return the strongest three with risks.

Create clean variations

The preferred label [name] is unavailable as a .ke. Suggest concise variations that preserve its meaning and suit kenyan businesses, services and kenyan audiences. Reject forced spellings, hyphens and numbers. Do not claim availability.

These prompts help generate and evaluate .ke ideas. They do not confirm domain availability, trademark status or price.

Direct answers

.ke questions

Updated August 15, 2026. Time-sensitive prices and availability must be rechecked at the registrar.

What is a .ke domain?

.ke is Kenya's country-code top-level domain. It provides a direct local signal for Kenyan organisations and can sit alongside .co.ke when the shorter country ending fits the brand and eligibility rules.

How much does a .ke domain cost?

There is no universal retail price. Compare registration, renewal and transfer pricing for the exact label, then confirm premium status, taxes and eligibility at checkout.

Is FlashDomains the .ke registrar?

No. FlashDomains compares availability signals and routes registration actions to a registrar with the searched name filled in. The registrar confirms availability, price and eligibility at checkout.

Who is a .ke domain best for?

.ke is strongest for Kenyan businesses, services and Kenyan audiences. Confirm current registry eligibility and make the local or category signal true on the site.

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