For years, .co.ke was effectively the only practical option for a Kenyan business domain. The newer, shorter .ke extension has since become available, and it's worth understanding how the two compare.
.co.ke: The Established Standard
.co.ke has been Kenya's primary commercial domain extension for years. It's widely recognised, trusted by Kenyan consumers, and the default choice most local businesses register.
.ke: Shorter and Newer
The standalone .ke extension is shorter and increasingly popular for newer businesses and tech-forward brands who want a more compact, modern-looking domain.
Key Differences
- Length — .ke is simply shorter to type and display
- Familiarity — .co.ke is more established and immediately recognisable to most Kenyan internet users
- Availability — since .ke is newer, more short, memorable names may still be available compared to the more competitive .co.ke space
- Pricing — the two are priced differently; check current rates on our domains page
Which Should You Choose?
If brand recognition and consumer trust matter most, .co.ke remains the safer default. If you want a short, modern domain and your ideal .co.ke name is already taken, .ke is a strong alternative worth checking.
Check Both
Search your name across both extensions on our domain search page before deciding.