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Faq Category: general
If I register a domain, is it mine for life?
When you register a domain it is usually registered for an initial period of either 1 year or upto 5 years. Upon expiry of the initial registration period, you need […]
What can I do with a domain name?
There is a lot you can do with a domain name, but first you need to add some services to it. For example if you want to build a website […]
What is a domain name and why should I register one?
This first part of the address after www. that you enter into a web browser (e.g. kenic.or.ke) to find a web page on the internet. It is also the last […]
What is a WhoIs verification request?
This is a request from the registry to a registrant to confirm whether they own a registered domain and if the data provided is accurate. Failure to respond to such […]
Importance of WhoIs accuracy?
All domains are required to have correct/accurate WHOIS data of the registrant/owner of the domain. Domains found to have incorrect WHOIS information will be deleted. […]
How do we protect users from fraudulent domains and phishing attacks?
KeNIC has a zero-tolerance for fraud, domains that are being used for fraudulent activities will be suspended and deleted if the registrant is non-responsive or fails to provide evidence of […]
What to do if you find or suspect a fraudulent site on .KE?
Check the WHOIS data of the site this should give information on who registered the domain. Write to KeNIC about this and the team shall investigate the domain and if […]
Who are the KeNIC approved arbitrators?
The KeNIC arbitration panel: 1.Gachoka Paul Mwaniki Mwaniki Gachoka & company advocates DESIGN CENTRE, 3RD FLR., TAUSI RD., OFF MUTHITHI RD., WESTLANDS P.O. BOX 13439-00800 NAIROBI Telephone :37448300, 3748315, 3748368 2.Omoke […]
What are the various payment options?
Below are various options for registrars to top up their account: 1.EFT OR DIRECT DEPOSIT PAYMENTS If you wish to make payment via EFT/RTGS/Cash Deposit or Cheque please use the […]
How do I do a domain transfer?
The process of transferring a domain from one registrar to another can be done by: Giving the receiving registrar the “Authorization key” of the domain, which will be used to […]
How much are the domain fees?
The fees charged by Kenic shall be in line with global norms. The aim is that they should support the operations and goals of Kenic whilst being competitive enough to […]
Who is “Kenya Network Information Centre” KeNIC?
KeNIC is a not-for-profit organization registered as a “company limited by guarantee” under the company’s Act (CAP 486) of Kenya in December 2002. KENIC is the first Public/Private Sector Initiative, […]
Who are the KeNIC Board founder members?
They are currently the founder members of the KENIC initiative and are drawn from Kenyan Internet Community Organizations namely Communication Commission of Kenya (CCK) Kenya Information Society (KIS), Kenya Education […]
Who is a KeNIC associate member?
A KENIC associate member is any Individual, Organization, or a Company that supports the aims and objectives of KENIC. Any Associate member may sit on the KENIC Board as an […]
How can one become a KeNIC board member?
The Board of KENIC consists of the nominees of Full Members. Any group, or association which has an interest in Internet issues and can demonstrate that it is representative of […]
What are the objectives of KeNIC?
To act as a trustee for the .KE country-code-top-level-domain (.KE ccTLD) To administer the .KE ccTLD and its Second-Level Domains To maintain and promote the operational stability and utility of […]
How do I participate in the KeNIC policy formulation process?
KENIC has set up an open mailing list which one can subscribe from the KENIC Discuss Mailing List. Participation in the open forum discussions influences the KENIC policy-making process by […]
What is a registry?
This is an organization or entity responsible for managing the Country Code Top Level Domain (ccTLD) Name Space as evidenced by their entry in the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) […]
How do I register a domain?
KE domain names are registered through accredited KeNIC registrars. You can register a domain name for up to 5 years and set auto-renewals with your registrar to ensure your domain […]
What documents do I require to register some domains?
Some of the Domain Name extensions require “Supporting Documents” in order for them to be registered. These are: go.ke: This domain requires supporting documents from the Department of Government IT […]
What are the various .KE third levels?
The .KE Domain Name Space has been divided into several third-levels namely: .co.ke – for Companies .or.ke – for Not-for-Profit-Making Organisations or NGO’s .ne.ke – for Network Devices .go.ke – […]
How do I become a registrar?
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 […]
Who is a registrar?
This is an Individual, Company or an Organization that registers a domain on behalf of the actual domain name owner or Registrant. Internet Service Providers (ISP), Web Designers and Solution […]
I am registering a domain for a client – who should be the registrant?
If a company is paying for you to register the domain name, it should normally be registered under its name as transferring at a later stage is a time-consuming process […]
Can I use my .KE domain immediately?
Once you have chosen and registered it usually takes up to 30 minutes for all the DNS servers across the internet to know about your new domain name. This means […]
If I register one, is it mine for life?
When you register a domain it is usually registered for an initial period of either 1 year or up to 5 years. Upon expiry of the initial registration period, you […]
What is a domain and why should I register one
This first part of the address after www. that you enter into a web browser (e.g. kenic.or.ke) to find a web page on the internet. It is also the last […]
What can I do with a domain name?
There is a lot you can do with a domain name but you first need to add some services to it. For example, if you want to build a website […]
Who is a registrar?
This is an individual, company or organization that registers a domain on behalf of the actual domain name owner or Registrant. Internet Service Providers (ISP), Web Designers and Solution Providers […]