.co.ke domain prices in Kenya (2026 registrar comparison)

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.co.ke is the address most Kenyan businesses should own. It is cheap, it is available — most sensible names are still free — and it tells a Kenyan customer immediately that they are dealing with a local company. This page tracks what registrars actually charge for one in 2026.

What .co.ke costs, registrar by registrar

The .ke family and what each one is for

For a business, .co.ke is the right default. The bare .ke is shorter and looks sharper but costs more and has far less availability. The restricted extensions require documentation proving you qualify.

Where to register your .co.ke

How to register a .co.ke, step by step

1. 1Search the name on a KENIC-accredited registrar's site to confirm it is free.
2. 2Add only the domain to your cart — decline hosting bundles unless you actually want them.
3. 3Enter your own full name, your own email and your own phone number as the registrant. This is the ownership record.
4. 4Pay by M-Pesa or card. Registration is usually instant.
5. 5Set auto-renew immediately so the domain cannot lapse.
6. 6Point the domain at your host by changing the nameservers, or leave it parked until your site is ready.

Transferring a .co.ke to another registrar

1. 1Unlock the domain in your current registrar's control panel and request the auth or EPP code.
2. 2Start the transfer at the new registrar and pay the transfer fee, which usually adds a year to the registration.
3. 3Approve the confirmation email sent to the registrant address — this is why the email must be yours.
4. 4Wait: .ke transfers typically complete within five days.
5. 5Re-check your DNS records after the move, since some registrars do not carry them across.

Is .co.ke good for SEO?

For a Kenyan audience, yes — mildly. Google treats .co.ke as a country-code domain and associates it with Kenya, which helps for searches made in Kenya. The trade-off is that it is a weaker signal for audiences outside Kenya. If you sell only in Kenya, that trade is entirely in your favour. If you plan to expand across Africa, a .com with a Kenyan address and local content will serve you better.