Domain Registration in Kenya

Choosing a proudly Kenyan, local registrar means your domain is managed in your own time zone, in Kenyan shilling, with local experts who understand the Kenyan market and regulations. As ICANN accredited registrar, we meet strict global and local standards, so your .co.ke and other ke domains are registered securely, correctly, and backed by recognised authorities.

.ke domains like .co.ke instantly show that you’re a real, local Kenyan presence, which helps build trust with local customers and can support your visibility in KE-focused searches. .africa is ideal if you serve the wider continent but still want an African identity. Registering through a proudly Kenyan registrar that’s accredited by ICANN ensures each of these TLDs is provisioned reliably and in line with both local and international best practice.

ICANN accreditation confirms we meet strict international standards for global domains like .com. Together, these accreditations mean your domain is handled by a trusted, audited Kenyan provider – reducing the risk of fraud, misconfiguration, or losing control of your name because it was registered through an unaccredited middleman.

With a local Kenyan registrar, you get straightforward pricing in Kenyan shilling and clear renewal fees upfront, so you’re not surprised later by foreign exchange fluctuations or “special intro” prices that jump after year one. As an ICANN accredited registrar, we follow transparent policies for .ke domains, and our ICANN alignment means transfers and renewals follow clear, standardised rules instead of arbitrary extra charges.

Yes. Starting with a .co.ke or other KE TLD gives you a strong, trusted local identity from day one, and you can easily add .com, .africa or other extensions later under the same Kenyan account. Because we are ICANN accredited, you can manage your local and international domains together in one secure place, with local support that understands how to keep your brand consistent across all your extensions.

Most domains are registered for a minimum of 1 year, but you can often choose up to 10 years at a time depending on the extension (like .com, .co.za, etc.). Your domain remains yours for the full paid period as long as you renew it before it expires.

Before your domain expires, we’ll send you renewal reminders via email. If you renew on time, nothing changes – your website, email and DNS keep working as normal. If you don’t renew by the expiry date, your domain will typically enter a short grace period where you can still renew it, sometimes with an additional fee depending on the registry.

If you don’t renew during the grace period, your domain may move into a redemption period where recovery is possible but more expensive and not always guaranteed. After that, the domain is usually released back to the public pool, meaning anyone can register it – including competitors – and you could permanently lose it. Take note that domains follow different lifecycles and is managed differently by each registry.

No. You can use our free DNS hosting even if you don’t have a hosting plan with us. As long as your domain is registered or transferred to HOSTAFRICA, you can manage all your DNS records directly from our client area at no extra cost.

You can manage all the essential DNS records, including A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, and more. This gives you full control to point your domain to websites, email services, and third-party platforms, all from one simple interface.

Yes. You can easily update your nameservers in our client area to point your domain to any third-party hosting provider. Changes are quick to make, and we’ll handle the rest of the technical routing in the background.

Yes. If you prefer branded nameservers (e.g. ns1.yourdomain.co.za), you can create custom nameservers through our panel. This is ideal for resellers or agencies who want a more professional, white‑label experience for their clients.

How does HOSTAFRICA keep my domain, website and data secure? HOSTAFRICA uses a multi-layered security approach that typically includes firewalls, malware scanning, secure configurations, and regular updates on the hosting platform. You can also enhance your own security with SSL certificates, strong passwords, 2FA (where available), and keeping your website software (like WordPress) up to date.

HOSTAFRICA is a specialised hosting provider, serving SMEs, entrepreneurs and agencies who rely on their online presence. Hosting in reputable local data centres, combined with security best practices, backups on supported plans, and support from a dedicated team, provides a trustworthy foundation for running business websites, email and applications.