Domain Names for Schools in Kenya: .sc.ke and .ac.ke Explained

Why Every Kenyan Educational Institution Needs Its Own Domain

In an era where parents research schools online before making admissions decisions, where students apply through digital portals, and where exam results are published on institutional websites, an official domain name is no longer optional for Kenyan educational institutions.

KeNIC provides two dedicated domain extensions for the education sector — and each serves a distinct tier.

.sc.ke — For Kindergartens, Primary Schools, and Secondary Schools

The .sc.ke extension is Kenya's dedicated domain for lower and middle institutes of learning.

Who qualifies:

• Kindergartens and nursery schools
• Primary schools (Standard 1–8)
• Secondary schools (Form 1–6 / Junior Secondary)
• Private and public schools alike

Supporting Documents Required

To register a .sc.ke domain, you must provide:

• A copy of the Certificate of Registration from the Ministry of Education
• The document must bear the exact name of the institution
• The document must classify the entity as a Kindergarten, Primary, or Secondary school

Important: Your domain will remain in a pending ticket until KENIC Registry Services receive and verify these documents. The domain is not published until the ticket is closed.

What Your School Gets

• An official web address: stmarys-nakuru.sc.ke
• Professional email addresses for staff: principal@stmarys-nakuru.sc.ke
• A trusted domain that parents and NEMIS can verify
• Online presence for admissions, news, and results

.ac.ke — For Universities, Polytechnics, and Colleges

The .ac.ke extension is for institutions of higher education.

Who qualifies:

• Public and private universities
• Technical and vocational training institutions (TVETs)
• Polytechnics
• Medical training colleges
• Any institution classified as tertiary

Supporting Documents Required

To register a .ac.ke domain, you must provide one of:

• A copy of the Certificate of Registration from the relevant ministry
• A copy of the College Charter
• A copy of the Act of Parliament that established the institution

The document must bear the institution's name and confirm tertiary-level classification.

Benefits for Higher Education

• Student portal: student.kenyatta.ac.ke
• Faculty emails: admissions@strathmore.ac.ke
• Research publication credibility
• Recognition in international academic directories

Common Mistakes to Avoid

1. Using .co.ke for a school — This undermines credibility and confuses parents. Always use the appropriate educational extension.
2. Registering without documents ready — Prepare your Ministry certificate before starting registration to avoid delays.
3. Using the institution's abbreviation only — Register both the abbreviation and the full name where possible: kenyatta.ac.ke and ku.ac.ke.

Get Your Institution Online

Kenia's school domain extensions start at affordable annual rates. Register your institution's domain today and give parents, students, and staff a trusted digital home.