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In short
The academic extension for Kenyan universities, colleges and other institutions of higher learning. .ac.ke costs Ksh 1,500 for the first year, Ksh 1,500 a year to renew. Documents are needed to register it.
Who can register a .ac.ke domain?
Institutions of higher learning registered in Kenya.
Documents: Proof that the institution is registered (for example its registration or accreditation certificate). The domain is activated once the registry has approved it.
.ac.ke domains are managed by KeNIC, the registry for the extension. Hostnali registers them on your behalf and you stay the registered owner.
.ac.ke prices
| Price | |
|---|---|
| Registration (first year) | Ksh 1,500 |
| Renewal, per year | Ksh 1,500 |
| Transfer to Hostnali | Ksh 1,500 |
Prices for every extension · Domain prices in Kenya
What you get with every .ac.ke domain
- Free DNS managementPoint your domain anywhere and edit its records from the client area.
- Active in minutesActivated as soon as the registry approves your documents.
- Email on your domainUse [email protected] with any of our hosting or email plans.
- Easy transfersMove a .ac.ke domain you already own to Hostnali with its transfer code.
- Renewal remindersReminders before it expires, and automatic renewal if you turn it on.
- 24/7 supportReal people across Kenya, by live chat, ticket and phone.
.ac.ke domain questions
How much does a .ac.ke domain cost?
A .ac.ke domain costs Ksh 1,500 for the first year and Ksh 1,500 a year to renew. Transferring one to Hostnali costs Ksh 1,500. Prices are in KES and are taken from our billing system, so this page always shows the current price.
Who can register a .ac.ke domain?
Institutions of higher learning registered in Kenya. You will need: Proof that the institution is registered (for example its registration or accreditation certificate). The domain is activated once the registry has approved it.
How long does it take to register a .ac.ke domain?
Once you have paid and sent the documents, we submit them to the registry. The domain becomes active as soon as it is approved.
Can I transfer my .ac.ke domain to Hostnali?
Yes. Unlock the domain at your current registrar, get its transfer (EPP) code and start the transfer from our domain transfer page. A transfer costs Ksh 1,500 and adds a year to the registration. It completes instantly.
Can I get a website and email on my .ac.ke domain?
Yes. Add web hosting or email hosting to publish a website and create addresses like [email protected]. You can also keep the domain with us and point it to a service elsewhere.