Those organizations interested in becoming registrars should follow these steps:
Step 1, Delivery of application forms
The application forms can be downloaded from the link below. You will also need to sign an Accredited Registrar
Agreement (2 copies) which is also available in the link below.
Once filled the physical forms should be delivered to KeNIC offices located at the CAK centre, opposite
Kianda School. Some of the mandatory requirements include:
Those organizations interested in becoming registrars should follow these steps:
Step 1, Delivery of application forms
The application forms can be downloaded from the link below. You will also need to sign an Accredited Registrar
Agreement (2 copies) which is also available in the link below.
Once filled the physical forms should be delivered to KeNIC offices located at the CAK centre, opposite
Kianda School. Some of the mandatory requirements include:
- The applicant must have at least 15 .KE domains registered. These could be either 3rd level or 2nd level domain names
- The applicant must have a Limited Company registered in Kenya with physical presence
- Up-to date documents such as the CR12, Certificate of Incorporation, Tax compliance and the PIN certificate
Step 2, Evaluation of the application forms
There are a number of questions that the applicant has to answer that will provide KeNIC with the
the following information
Step 2, Evaluation of the application forms
There are a number of questions that the applicant has to answer that will provide KeNIC with the
the following information
- Technical information
- Marketing information
- Finance and Admin information
The applicant will be evaluated based on how they answer these questions. The evaluation process takes two weeks
The applicant will be evaluated based on how they answer these questions. The evaluation process takes two weeks
Step 3, Payment of the Accreditation fees
If your accreditation application is approved, you will be required to pay an accreditation fee of Ksh 5000. The payment options are Bank transfers, iPay and Mpesa paybill. Note that the accreditation fee is nonrefundable. Payment of the required fees does not complete the onboarding process; you will need to apply for the Registrar license from the Communications Authority as well
Step 3, Payment of the Accreditation fees
If your accreditation application is approved, you will be required to pay an accreditation fee of Ksh 5000. The payment options are Bank transfers, iPay and Mpesa paybill. Note that the accreditation fee is nonrefundable. Payment of the required fees does not complete the onboarding process; you will need to apply for the Registrar license from the Communications Authority as well
Step 4, Application for the Registrar License from the Communications Authority (CA)
Once your application has been approved and the accreditation fees paid, you will get a recommendation letter which will aid your application to CA. This letter is a mandatory requirement and you can not proceed with the application without it
The CA team will review your application and advise. For more information on CA licensing procedures
and requirements, kindly visit https://www.ca.go.ke/document/application-form-for-bpo-dot-kesubdomain-name-registrar-services-tl-7-2
Step 4, Application for the Registrar License from the Communications Authority (CA)
Once your application has been approved and the accreditation fees paid, you will get a recommendation letter which will aid your application to CA. This letter is a mandatory requirement and you can not proceed with the application without it
The CA team will review your application and advise. For more information on CA licensing procedures
and requirements, kindly visit https://www.ca.go.ke/document/application-form-for-bpo-dot-kesubdomain-name-registrar-services-tl-7-2
Final step, Access to the KeNIC Registry
Once you get the CA license, you will be granted access to the Registry platform, which you will use to manage your domain portfolio. You will be listed in the KeNIC website as part of the Licensed Registrars. Finally, you will be assigned an account manager who will be your contact to KeNIC
Final step, Access to the KeNIC Registry
Once you get the CA license, you will be granted access to the Registry platform, which you will use to manage your domain portfolio. You will be listed in the KeNIC website as part of the Licensed Registrars. Finally, you will be assigned an account manager who will be your contact to KeNIC
Those organizations interested in becoming registrars should formally apply to KeNIC. The formal application letter should be sent by post (or delivered by hand) to KENIC, attention the Chief Executive Officer. Please note that the application letter should also be accompanied by your Company's Profile detailing your company's operations, location and abilities.
Those organizations interested in becoming registrars should formally apply to KeNIC. The formal application letter should be sent by post (or delivered by hand) to KENIC, attention the Chief Executive Officer. Please note that the application letter should also be accompanied by your Company's Profile detailing your company's operations, location and abilities.
Download the application forms from the links below:
Download the application forms from the links below: