.com Domains in Kenya, Billed in Shillings
The most familiar domain in the world, priced in KES and paid by M-Pesa.
How much does a .com domain cost in Kenya?
The short answer: A .com domain costs KES 1,600 a year at NairoHost. You pay in shillings by M-Pesa, so you do not need a dollar card. Choose .com when you sell beyond Kenya, and register the .co.ke version too so the local address stays yours.
| Extension | Register | Renew | Transfer |
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| .com | KES 1,600 | KES 1,600 | KES 1,600 |
Prices as of September 2026, check the domain search for the current rate. Page last updated 10 September 2026.
| Type | Generic top-level domain |
|---|---|
| Best for | Businesses with customers outside Kenya |
| Registration | Open |
| Pay with | M-Pesa, in KES |
| Minimum term | 1 year |
Can I pay for a .com domain without a dollar card?
Yes. If you buy from a registrar that bills in US dollars, your bank may add conversion charges, and some local cards are declined. Here the price is set in KES and you pay by M-Pesa at checkout.
The domain itself is the same .com you would get anywhere else. It works worldwide, and you can move it to another registrar later if you choose.
Should a Kenyan business use .com or .co.ke?
If most of your customers are in Kenya, .co.ke tells them straight away that you are local. If you sell to clients abroad, or plan to, .com is the address they expect. Neither ranks better on its own.
| .com | .co.ke | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Selling beyond Kenya | Customers mainly in Kenya |
| Signals | An international brand | A Kenyan business |
| Price per year | KES 1,600 | KES 1,000 |
Why register both .com and .co.ke?
Holding both stops a competitor or a domain reseller from registering the version you skipped and picking up your visitors or your email. Point the second domain at your main site so both addresses work.
How do I register a .com domain?
Have the name, the registrant's details and your M-Pesa phone ready.
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Search for the name
Type the name into the domain search and pick .com. Keep it short, easy to spell over the phone, and free of hyphens if you can.
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Add it to your cart
Choose how many years to register for, and add hosting or email if you need them. Everything is priced in KES.
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Pay by M-Pesa
Complete checkout in the client area. The domain is registered to the details you enter, so use the business owner's details, not your web designer's.
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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.
Can I move a .com I already own to NairoHost?
Yes. Unlock the domain at your current registrar, get the transfer authorisation code, and start from our transfer page. Your website and email keep working during the move as long as the DNS settings stay the same.