.ac.ke Domain Prices — Compare 4 Registrars
Kenya Network Information Center (KeNIC) runs .ac.ke as part of .ke.
4 registrars we track sell it. First-year registration for .ac.ke runs from $10 to $198.99, depending on the registrar.
Labels of this kind are commonly limited to eligible bodies, so confirm you qualify before comparing prices.
All 4 registrars
The 3 cheapest .ac.ke registrars to keep for 3 years
Renewals included. Prices updated 2 hours ago.
| Registrar | Register | Renew | Transfer | WHOIS privacy | 3-year | Payment | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Cheapest to keep
Truehost.com
+$0.99/yr for privacy
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$10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | Unknown | $32.97 | Register → | |
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Runner-up
Regtons
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$16.84 | $21.16 | — | Unknown | $59.16 | Register → | |
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Third
INWX
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$78.00 | $78.00 | — | Unknown | $234.00 | Register → | |
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NiceNIC
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$198.99 | $202.99 | — | Unknown | $604.97 | Register → | |
Cheapest renewal over time
What will a .ac.ke domain really cost over 3 or 5 years?
Truehost.com has the lowest cost for .ac.ke over both 3 years ($32.97) and 5 years ($54.95).
Is the cheapest first year also the cheapest over time?
Truehost.com is the cheapest to start ($10.00) and the cheapest over 3 years ($32.97).
Transfer terms for .ac.ke
The transfer prices in the table are what registrars list. Whether a transfer of a .ac.ke domain is free or paid, and whether it adds registration time, is not confirmed here and depends on the extension and the registrar.
Bottom line
Truehost.com, $32.97 for 3 years, is the lowest we found.
Addresses here look like example.ac.ke: your name goes in front, and ac marks out one branch of .ke. Under most registries the ac label points to academic institutions, though the registry decides what is actually allowed.
Technical details
| Type | Under .ke · Countries |
| Registry | Kenya Network Information Center (KeNIC) |
| WHOIS server | whois.kenic.or.ke |
| Domain level | Second-level domain |
| IDN / punycode | No |
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.ac.ke questions
What should you know about .ac.ke?
Kenya Network Information Center (KeNIC) runs .ac.ke, a second-level extension under .ke.
Which registrars sell .ac.ke?
Only 4 of the registrars we track sell .ac.ke, so there is less choice than with common extensions.
Where is .ac.ke cheapest to keep for 3 years?
Truehost.com is the cheapest for .ac.ke over 3 years at $32.97. Regtons ($59.16) and INWX ($234.00) follow.
Is DNSSEC available for .ac.ke?
Yes, DNSSEC is available for .ac.ke. Turning it on also needs support from your registrar and DNS host.
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