You can register a domain through an accredited domain registrar like Host Masters. Simply:

Search for your preferred name

Choose an available domain extension (like .com, .co.ke, .org)

Register it under your details

Make payment for the selected period (usually annually)

Prices vary based on the domain extension:

.co.ke – KES 1,500/year

.com – KES 2000/year
Premium domains or uncommon extensions may cost more.

Yes, most domain names (like .com or .co.ke) can be registered by anyone. Some special domains like .sc.ke or .ac.ke (academic) require supporting documents. (Registration Certificates)

• .ke – Kenya’s country-level domain
• .co.ke – Kenyan domain for companies and businesses
• .com – Global commercial domain (no country tie)

• .co.ke for Kenyan businesses
• .com for global presence
• .org for nonprofits
• .me for personal sites
• .ke for short, national branding

If you don’t renew in time:

It enters a grace period (about 14–30 days)

Then a redemption period (additional fee to recover)

After that, it becomes publicly available again

No, domain names can’t be changed once registered. You’ll need to register a new one.

Yes. Most domains can be transferred between registrars using an authorization/EPP code. The domain must be unlocked and not in its first 60 days after registration.

The domain is your website address, and hosting is the storage space where your website lives.

Domain: If not renewed, it expires and becomes available for others to register.