Nairobi Availability Zone · Kenya
Domain Registration in Kenya
Register .co.ke, .ke, .africa, .com, and 400+ TLDs. DNS management, WHOIS privacy, and easy pairing with hosting and business email. KES billing. M-Pesa accepted.
Register your Kenya domain with Megabit Cloud
Megabit Cloud supports .co.ke and .ke domain registrations for individuals and businesses in Kenya. Register your Kenyan domain and pair it with web hosting, business email, and SSL in a single checkout.
We also offer .africa, the pan-African TLD that positions your brand across the continent. International TLDs like .com, .net, and .org are available from $8.99/year. DNS management is included with every domain registration.
Who uses Domain Registration in Kenya?
Kenyan organisations and businesses across these sectors rely on this service.
Businesses establishing Kenyan identity
Companies registered with Kenya's Business Registration Service (BRS), seeking CA of Kenya type approval, or applying for ODPC data controller registration benefit from .co.ke or .ke domains managed by KENIC. A Kenyan ccTLD is the foundational digital credential for Kenyan market credibility.
Fintech & CBK-licensed companies
Kenyan fintechs applying for CBK Payment Service Provider licences and companies seeking CA of Kenya licensed operating licences benefit from .co.ke domains that signal in-country operations to regulators, investors, and enterprise clients during due diligence.
Pan-African brands from Kenya
Kenyan companies expanding across East Africa, from Twiga Foods to Cellulant, use .africa alongside .co.ke to signal continental ambition while maintaining Kenyan regulatory identity. KENIC and ZACR (which manages .africa) are both ICANN-accredited registries.
E-commerce & digital entrepreneurs
Kenya's active digital economy produces entrepreneurs registering .co.ke and .ke domain assets for brand protection, geographic keyword targeting (Nairobi + service), and e-commerce storefronts that convert better with a local ccTLD for Kenyan shoppers.
Why host in Kenya vs. offshore?
How local Kenyan providers, offshore cloud, and Megabit Cloud compare.
| Factor | Other Kenyan hosts | Offshore (EU / USA) | Megabit Cloud Kenya |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server location | Kenya or East Africa (varies) | EU or USA | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Kenya Data Protection Act 2019 | ⚠ Varies, depends on provider contracts | ⚠ Cross-border transfer rules apply | ✓ By default, data never leaves Kenya |
| Latency within Kenya | 5–40 ms | 120–280 ms | < 10 ms (Nairobi AZ) |
| KES billing | ✓ Some providers | ✗ USD or EUR only | ✓ |
| M-Pesa payments | ✗ Rarely | ✗ | ✓ |
| Enterprise SLA (99.99%+) | ⚠ Depends on provider | ✓ | ✓ |
| 1 Tbps+ DDoS mitigation | ✗ Not standard | Varies | ✓ Included on all plans |
| Own network backbone (ASN) | ✗ Third-party transit | ✗ | ✓ AS203905 |
| Local IXP peering | ✗ Varies | ✗ | ✓ |
| ODPC-registered data processor | ✓ Some providers | ✗ | ✓ |
| Free website migration | Varies | Varies | ✓ Included |
Frequently asked questions
Who can register a .co.ke domain?
Kenyan .co.ke and .ke domains are open to individuals, businesses, and organisations in Kenya. Megabit Cloud handles the registration process and DNS management for you.
How much does a .co.ke domain cost?
Pricing for .co.ke and .ke domains is shown during checkout in KES. International domains like .com start from $8.99/year. Contact our team for .co.ke pricing.
Can I transfer an existing domain to Megabit Cloud?
Yes. You can transfer your existing .co.ke, .com, or any supported TLD to Megabit Cloud. The transfer process is handled through the control panel.
Is DNS management included?
Yes. Every domain registered with Megabit Cloud includes full DNS management, A records, CNAME, MX, TXT, and more, via an easy control panel.
Can I register a .africa domain for my Kenyan business?
Yes. .africa is available to any African business or individual. It is a strong choice for brands that want to signal their Pan-African identity alongside a .co.ke domain.
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