Requirement for .KE Second Level Domain Registration

The second-level domains derived from the country code top-level domain of .ke

The .ke domain name extensions are a country code top-level domain for Kenya. Some of the domains require that whoever is registering to submit supporting documents. Documents include certificate of incorporation, registration certificate or any other document as defined by the registrar. To learn more about what a domain is, the different types of domains and tips how to pick one.ke, click here. 

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There are no restrictions to the registration of the .ke domain, but to select few. Below are some of the second-level domains that cane me derived from the parent .ke domain.

co.ke

Second-level domain for any company or business entity in Kenya. It does not require any registration requirements.

ne.ke

A second-level domain extension meant for network devices: it tells where a certain network is. No documents needed for its registration.

ac.ke

This second-level domain name extension is meant for higher learning institution like universities, colleges, technical and vocational training institutions. Its registration needs one to submit a copy of the certificate of registration form the relevant ministry, a copy of the parliament act that was passed to establish the institution or a copy of the college charter.

or.ke

This second-level domain name extension is meant for non-governmental organization and doesn’t require any documentation for its registration.

info.ke

This extension is meant for websites that provide information. It requires no extra documentation for its registration.

go.ke

This secondary level-domain is specially reserved for government institutions. To register this domain extension, an Authorization letter from the Department of Government Information Technology Services (GITS) from the address below:

Treasury,

Treasury Building, Harambee Avenue,

P.O. Box 30007 – 001000,

Nairobi

Tel: +254 20 2252299

Emails: gits@treasury.go.ke  or ps@treasury.go.ke

sc.ke

This second-level domain name extension reserved for Lower and Middle lever learning. Document needed include: a copy of certificate of registration issued by the Ministry for Education identifying the identity of the entity as a kindergarten, primary or secondary school and must be the name of the institution.

me.ke

The second level domain name extension is meant for personal names like those writing about themselves, their work, hobbies or callings. No document is required for registration.

mobi.ke

A second level domain name meant for mobile content. Registration done without any document.