If you've registered a .co.ke or .ke domain, KENIC is the organisation behind it — even if you never dealt with them directly.
What KENIC Is
KENIC (Kenya Network Information Centre) is the official registry responsible for managing all .ke domain names, including .co.ke, .or.ke, .ac.ke, .sc.ke, and the newer standalone .ke extension. They set the rules for registration, maintain the central database of who owns which domain, and accredit registrars — like us — to sell domains on their behalf.
Why This Matters to You
When you register a domain through an accredited registrar such as Elitehost, your registration is officially recorded with KENIC, giving you real, protected ownership of that name under Kenyan domain governance — not just a private booking with a hosting company.
What KENIC Requires
KENIC requires accurate registrant information (name, contact details, address) for every domain, and annual renewal to keep the domain active. This is standard practice for domain registries worldwide, not unique to Kenya.
Registering Through Us
As an accredited registrar, we handle the KENIC registration process for you — you don't need to deal with KENIC directly. Just search and register your domain through our normal checkout.
Learn More
See our dedicated KENIC registration page for details on registering .co.ke and other .ke domains with us.