.ac.ke and .sc.ke Domains for Schools and Colleges
Two Kenyan addresses for education: .ac.ke for higher learning, .sc.ke for schools.
How much do .ac.ke and .sc.ke domains cost?
The short answer: .ac.ke is the Kenyan extension for colleges, universities and other higher-learning institutions, and .sc.ke is for primary and secondary schools. At NairoHost an .ac.ke domain costs KES 1,000 a year and an .sc.ke domain costs KES 1,000. Both are restricted, so the registry may ask for proof that the institution is registered.
| Extension | Register | Renew | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| .ac.ke | KES 1,000 | KES 1,000 | KES 1,000 |
| .sc.ke | KES 1,000 | KES 1,000 | KES 1,000 |
Prices as of September 2026, check the domain search for the current rate. Page last updated 10 September 2026.
| Registry | KENIC, the Kenya Network Information Centre |
|---|---|
| .ac.ke | Universities, colleges and higher learning |
| .sc.ke | Primary and secondary schools |
| Registration | Restricted, proof may be requested |
| Minimum term | 1 year |
Which does my institution need, .ac.ke or .sc.ke?
Choose by the level you teach. If your institution runs both a school and a college, each can have its own domain.
| Extension | Intended for | Example | Price per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| .ac.ke | Universities, colleges and other higher-learning institutions | yourcollege.ac.ke | KES 1,000 |
| .sc.ke | Primary and secondary schools | yourschool.sc.ke | KES 1,000 |
What should the school have ready?
Both extensions are restricted to educational institutions, so the registry may ask for proof that yours is registered. Have the institution's official registration details ready, in its legal name, before you start.
Register the domain in the institution's name, with an email address the school controls, such as the principal's office or the ICT department. A domain registered to a former teacher or an outside web designer is hard to recover.
Can staff get email on the school domain?
Yes. Addresses like principal@yourschool.sc.ke or admissions@yourcollege.ac.ke look official to parents and partners.
Set up shared addresses for admissions, fees and the head's office, so the mail stays with the school when staff change.
What should a school website include?
Parents look for fees, admission requirements and term dates first. Add your location and contact details, the curriculum you follow, and news and notices. A portal for results or fees can come later, on the same domain.
How do we register a school domain?
Have the name you want and the institution's registration details ready.
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Search for the name
Type the name into the domain search and pick .ac.ke or .sc.ke. Most schools use their name or its common abbreviation.
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Check out in the institution's name
Use the institution's legal name and an email address the school controls, then pay by M-Pesa.
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Provide proof if asked
If the registry asks for proof that the institution is registered, send it promptly. The domain is approved once that check is complete.
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Point it at your website and email
Use our nameservers if your hosting is with us, or add DNS records for a host elsewhere. DNS changes can take a few hours to show everywhere.
Questions about .ac.ke and .sc.ke domains
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