Vision
To be a model Registry and Network Information Centre in Africa by 2030.
Mission
Transform KeNIC into an innovation-driven Organization.
Our Value
Innovation : Diversity : Excellence : Integrity
To be a model Registry and Network Information Centre in Africa by 2030.
Transform KeNIC into an innovation-driven Organization.
Innovation : Diversity : Excellence : Integrity
Geoffrey Shimanyula is a veteran player both regionally and internationally in the Information Technology and Telecommunications space with over twenty-five years of experience. Having joined the space when internet in Kenya was based on dial-up connectivity and everyone hosted their websites and even mail servers in the USA. He is glad to be part of the KeNIC team when the .ke domain is a pride for every Kenyan entity to carry. He had the opportunity to work with some big brands not just in Kenya but regionally and also internationally starting with the Pioneer ISP in the region AfricaOnline, followed by UUNET now MTN Global, Space Communications, PeerApp, Liquid and last but not least, Telkom Kenya LTD. Over the years, he has earned experience in the Data, voice, cloud, Satellite, Software and Hardware areas of IT. He is am focussing his energies in the area of Strategy development, Training, Coaching and Mentorship with a special focus on the Commercial side of businesses. Happily serving as the Chairperson of the Kenya Information Centre - KeNIC
Lilian Ngala is a renowned Human Resource professional with considerable contribution in policy formulation, talent management, workforce planning, coaching and mentoring, culture management among other HR agenda in Kenya. Lillian lists passion, drive and quest for knowledge as what made her from scratch. She currently serves as the Group Head of Human Resources at Diamonds Trust Bank, and sits on several Boards including the Institute of Human Resources, Kenya Institute of Bankers, Kenya Network Information Centre and National Industrial Training Institute. Ms.Ngala is also pursuing a PhD in human Resource Management at JKUAT, and is certified as a professional trainer by IHRM. She greatly values integrity, collaboration, communication and fairness; and is champion for employee wellness, organization agility and the future of work. Outside of work, Lillian spends time hiking, reading, writing and playing golf. She believes that to win in the market place, you must first win the work place
Kimathi Kamundeh is the CEO & Founder of Global Internet Fortunes Ltd, a Web Hosting Company which is a KeNIC Accredited Registrar. He is also a Director and Board member of the "Domain Registrars Association of Kenya". (DRAKE) Kimathi Holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree from Egerton University. He formerly worked as a Unit Manager at British American Insurance Co (BRITAM), Sales Manager at Old Mutual Life Assurance and later worked at Forever Living International as a Soaring Manager before Starting his own Web Hosting Company in 2012. He Believes in Youth Empowerment and Creating Online Jobs for the youth in Kenya and Africa through Online Affiliate Marketing using the .KE brand. He is a team player and has a passion of networking and building sales teams that deliver results. He Brings to the KeNIC Board a Wealth of Sales & Marketing Experience and a Solid understanding and Support of the DNS system being a top Registrar of KeNIC.
Paul N. Kariuki is a Director of ICT Centre in the University of Nairobi. He holds a Master’s degree in Applied Computer Science, a bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the University of Nairobi School of Computing and Informatics. Mr. Kariuki has extensive experience and knowledge in Information and Communication Technology. He has more than thirteen years' (20) experience in overseeing IT operations, analyzing and designing information systems to overseeing on-time delivery of business solutions. He has carried numerous consultancies in IT audit, Tender evaluation, software development and implementation. Mr. Kariuki is an ISO 9001 lead auditor.
Rosemary is Data Protection Officer at KCB Bank Group. She served as a Public Policy Manager at Safaricom PLC. She is a lawyer and Advocate of the High Court of Kenya whose practice focuses on public policy as well as legal and regulatory affairs in the legal tech space. She devotes her work and after work engagements to the building of knowledge in the legal tech space. She is a member of the Law Society of Kenya, the chair of the Cross Cutting Issues (Legal and Policy) committee at the ICT Sector board of the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), a co-organiser of Nairobi Legal Hackers and a member of the board of trustees of the Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet). She has a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Nairobi, Post Graduate Diploma from the Kenya School of Law and is pursuing a Masters in Business Administration at the University of Suffolk. Rosemary has been awarded the International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) 2021 Influential Women in Legal Tech. She was listed among the 2021 Africa’s Leading Women in Legal Innovation. She is a recipient of the Africa Legal Innovations Awards 2020 and was also listed as one of the 30 most influential women in tech in the year 2020.
CPA Isabel Juma is a seasoned finance professional with 18+ years of experience across Higher Education, FMCG and Beverages, experienced in leading multi-faceted teams across Strategy, Capital Structuring and Financial Management functions.She is a Certified Public Accountant; holds a Bachelor of Science degree in International Business Administration (accounting concentration) and an MBA (Finance) both from the United States International University – Africa (USIU-A) and is currently a PhD in Business Administration candidate at the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. CPA Isabel is currently working on her dissertation for a Post-Graduate Diploma in Tax Administration at the Kenya School of Revenue Administration. Isabel currently serves as Chairperson of the Association of Women Accountants of Kenya;Board Member and Chair of the Audit Risk and Governance Committee of CPF Financial Services Ltd; Board Member and Chair of the Finance Committee of KeNIC and Board Member, Public Procurement Administrative Review Board. She is passionate about tax and taught elements of taxation as an adjunct lecturer for two years at the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology – CBD Campus.
As part of our plan to grow the .ke domains we have partnered with Nairobits.
https://www.nairobits.com/Watoto Watch Network (WWN) is a child-focused non-profit organization that is taking the lead in raising awareness on Child Online Protection by implementing informative and sensitization programs on internet safety.
https://watotowatchnetwork.org/The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers is a nonprofit organization responsible for coordinating the maintenance and procedures of several databases related to the namespaces and numerical spaces of the Internet, ensuring the network's stable and secure operation
https://www.icann.org/AfTLD (African Top Level Domain) is a non-profit organization composed of registry operators in Africa
http://www.aftld.org/The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) is the regulatory authority for the communications sector in Kenya.
https://ca.go.ke/Kenya Education Network Trust (KENET), the National Research and Education Network (NREN) of Kenya is a not-for-profit membership operator incorporated to support research and education institutions
https://www.kenet.or.ke/The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Authority is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Information Communication and Technology. The corporation was established in August 2013. The Authority is tasked with rationalising and streamlining the management of all Government of Kenya ICT functions.
http://icta.go.ke/Huduma Kenya Programme is a Government of Kenya initiative whose aim is to turn around public service delivery by providing efficient and accessible Government services at the convenience of citizens through various integrated service delivery platforms. The Ministry of Public Service Youth and Gender Affairs is implementing the program through the Huduma Kenya Secretariat.
https://www.hudumakenya.go.ke/The Brand Kenya Board is tasked with the responsibility of identifying and refining the key attributes of Kenya, that contribute positively to the image and reputation of the Nation. Our goal is to enhance these characteristics and create an authentic, credible brand for the country that establishes our uniqueness in the global arena. Athletics, culture, tourism, horticulture, development in ICT, telecommunication, education and our heritage can contribute generously towards improving the country's attractiveness to holiday makers, nature conservationists, artists, investors and other nationals who would like to make Kenya their home.
https://brandkenya.go.ke/The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multistakeholder platform for people and institutions interested in information and communications technology (ICT) policy and regulation. It was established in 2003 as part of APC's project on Catalysing Access to ICTs in Africa (CATIA). The network seeks to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT-enabled growth and development.
https://www.kictanet.or.ke/EldoHub is an I.C.T. and entrepreneurship innovation hub located in Uasin Gishu County in the western region of Kenya with the aim of helping to create and grow young tech businesses, and help them survive in their early stage by providing them with the necessary support and also financial and technical services.
https://www.eldohub.co.ke/Countywide Innovation Hubs is an association of hubs located outside Nairobi. Our main objective is to promote activities and programs of the member hubs and Supporting their vision of testing and building impactful sustainable businesses in rural and Second tire towns Of Kenya.
https://countrywidehubs.org/KeNIC always strives to offer the best services to its customers / clients and to foster closer relationships with them from wherever they are.
The service charter is a manifestation of our commitment to rendering the best services as well as providing ways of communicating with our clients.
Its a promise to provide high quality and consistent .KE service.
Our customer care service team is here for you. We provide onboarding assistance to get your domain up and running.
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