KENIC Accredited — Kenyan Domain

.OR.KE Domain Registration â€” The Official Domain for Kenyan NGOs

The recognised domain extension for Kenyan non-profit organisations, charities, associations, and community groups. Register your .or.ke from an accredited KENIC registrar.

KENIC Accredited Instant activation Free WHOIS privacy Free DNS management 24/7 Kenyan support

.or.ke

Registration price

KES 1,499

/year

Renews at KES 1,200/yr

What is a .OR.KE Domain?

.OR.KE is the official second-level domain for non-profit and non-commercial organisations in Kenya, managed by KENIC. It is the equivalent of .org at the Kenyan country-code level â€” immediately signalling to donors, partners, and government bodies that your organisation is a legitimate non-commercial entity.

For Kenyan NGOs that receive international funding, an .or.ke domain alongside or instead of .org adds a strong local credibility signal that international .org alone cannot provide. It shows that you are a formally recognised presence within the Kenyan digital landscape.

HostGuru is an accredited KENIC registrar and can register your .or.ke domain instantly â€” no waiting, no manual approvals.

Who Should Register a .OR.KE Domain?

Kenyan NGOs

Non-governmental organisations working in Kenya use .or.ke to establish credibility with donors, partners, and government.

Charities and Foundations

Registered charitable organisations and philanthropic foundations in Kenya.

Associations

Professional associations, industry bodies, trade unions, and membership organisations operating in Kenya.

Community Groups

Community-based organisations, welfare groups, and grassroots initiatives serving Kenyan communities.

Religious Organisations

Churches, mosques, and faith-based bodies providing community services in Kenya.

International NGOs in Kenya

International non-profits operating a Kenyan programme or office often register .or.ke to demonstrate local presence.

Why Register Your .OR.KE Domain with HostGuru Kenya?

KENIC-accredited, Nairobi-based, built for Kenyan businesses and individuals.

Competitive Pricing

Transparent, competitive domain pricing with no hidden fees. Pay with local or international payment methods.

Instant Activation

Your domain is live within 5 minutes of payment confirmation — no waiting, no manual processing.

Free WHOIS Privacy

Your personal contact details are shielded from public WHOIS lookups at no extra charge.

Free DNS Management

Full DNS control — A, CNAME, MX, TXT, NS, SPF, DKIM records — all managed from your dashboard for free.

Free Email Forwarding

Forward your domain email to any inbox for free — perfect before setting up full business email.

24/7 Kenyan Support

Our Nairobi-based team handles domain transfers, DNS issues, and renewal questions round the clock.

.OR.KE Domain Pricing

Transparent, all-inclusive pricing. No setup fees, no hidden charges. All prices in Kenya Shillings and include free WHOIS privacy, free DNS management, and free email forwarding.

Free WHOIS privacy — included, no extra charge
Free full DNS management dashboard
Free email forwarding to any inbox
Auto-renewal reminders at 60, 30, and 7 days
Transfer away any time — no lock-in

Registration (1 year) KES 1,499/yr

Renewal (1 year) KES 1,200

Transfer in KES 1,200

WHOIS Privacy Free

DNS Management Free

Email Forwarding Free

.OR.KE Domain FAQs

Any non-profit organisation, NGO, charity, association, or community group can register a .or.ke domain. There is no strict verification requirement â€” HostGuru handles the KENIC registration on your behalf.

For organisations primarily serving Kenya, .or.ke is often better â€” it carries stronger local SEO weight in Kenya and signals to local stakeholders that you are a locally registered entity. Many NGOs register both.

Technically yes, but .or.ke is reserved by convention for non-commercial organisations. Using it for a commercial business may reduce credibility with Kenyan donors and partners who understand what it signifies.

Instant. Your .or.ke domain is active within 5 minutes of payment and ready to manage from your dashboard.

Yes. We handle .or.ke transfers from any accredited KENIC registrar in 5â€“7 business days with no downtime to your website.

Yes. Google treats .or.ke as a local Kenya TLD signal, giving your organisation a ranking advantage in Google.co.ke for Kenya-relevant searches.

Yes. We integrate M-Pesa Paybill and PayPal donation buttons on .or.ke websites for Kenyan NGOs. Online giving significantly increases donation frequency and total fundraising â€” especially from diaspora supporters.

Having a professional .or.ke website demonstrates organisational legitimacy to the NGO Board of Kenya, county government partners, and grant-making bodies. It strengthens your compliance profile during grant applications.