Your surname is:
- Your identity
- Your family's story
- Your lineage
- Your connection to future generations
Why Registering Your Family Domain Name Matters?
In the past, families protected land. Today, we must also protect digital land.
If you do not secure your family domain name, someone else can register it. This is more than a website. This is digital inheritance.
Preserving Kenyan Names for the Future
Kenya has one of the richest naming cultures in the world. Our surnames reflect tribes, regions, histories, and generations.
Yet very few Kenyan families have secured their names online. As Kenya continues to grow digitally, family names will become valuable digital real estate.
This initiative encourages Kenyan families to:
- Secure their surname as a .me.ke domain
- Anchor their identity in Kenya's digital space
- Preserve their family name for future generations
The digital future is being built now. Your family name should be part of it.
How to Register Your Family Domain Name in Kenya
It takes less than two minutes.
- Enter your surname
- Check availability
- Register your .me.ke domain
- Secure it for your family
Registration is simple. Ownership lasts years. The impact can last for generations.
What Can You Do With Your Family Domain?
Owning your family domain name is just the beginning. Once you secure your surname online, you create a foundation that can grow with your family over time. You do not need to build everything immediately - but ownership gives you control.
Create a Memorable Family Email
Professional. Personal. Permanent.
A custom email address built on your family domain name instantly elevates your surname. It replaces generic email addresses with something lasting and credible.
It can be used for:
- Family communication
- Event coordination
- Official association matters
- Professional correspondence
Your surname becomes your identity - not just socially, but digitally.
Build a Family Website
Your family domain name can become a digital home for your history.
Create a Family History Website
Document your lineage, record oral history, share family trees, and preserve photos and archives.
Create a Family Association Platform
Organise reunions, share announcements, and connect relatives locally and abroad.
Instead of relying on third-party platforms, your family controls its own digital space. Ownership creates independence.
Why Choose a .ke Family Domain Name?
Your surname is Kenyan. Your digital identity should be too.
Anchor your Identity in Kenya
Supports Kenya's digital ecosystem
3x more affordable than .com domains
Keeps Kenyan names within Kenyan digital space
.ke domains are part of Kenya's official domain space, governed by KeNIC (Kenya Network Information Centre). When you register a .ke domain, you are securing a recognised Kenyan domain name within the national digital ecosystem. Unlike generic extensions, Kenya domains establish local credibility, trust, and identity. Your surname becomes part of Kenya's verified digital infrastructure.
Powered by HostAfrica
This initiative is supported by HostAfrica, an accredited .ke domain registrar operating within Kenya's official domain framework under KeNIC regulations.
As part of Kenya's trusted domain ecosystem, HostAfrica empowers entrepreneurs, businesses, and families across Africa with the tools they need to thrive online - starting with secure and reliable Kenyan domain name registration.
With a local presence in Kenya and strong partnerships within the Kenyan domain ecosystem, HostAfrica makes it simple and secure to register your .ke family domain name.
When you register with HostAfrica, you benefit from:
- Accredited .ke registrar status
- Secure online payments
- Local Kenyan support
- Fast and easy registration process
Your family name. Your ownership. Your control.
Don't Let Your Family Name Be Taken
Domain names are first-come, first-served. Secure your Kenyan family domain name today before someone else does.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions? Our FAQ section provides clear answers to common questions about our packages, services and platform.
What is a family domain name?
A family domain name is a website domain based on your surname, such as MWANGI, that represents your family online.
Can I register my Kenyan surname as a .ke domain?
Yes. If your surname is available, you can register it as a .ke domain on a first-come, first-served basis.
Do I need a business to register a family domain name?
No. Individuals can register a personal or family domain name without owning a company.
What can I use my family domain for?
You can create custom email addresses, build a family website, publish your family history, or simply secure the name for future use.
What if my surname is already taken?
You may explore variations or consider other domain extensions if available.
How long can I keep my family domain name?
Domains can be registered annually and renewed long-term to maintain ownership.
What is KeNIC and why does it matter?
KeNIC (Kenya Network Information Centre) is the organisation responsible for managing Kenya's country-code domain extensions, including .ke.
All Kenya domains operate under its regulatory framework, ensuring stability, security, and national oversight.
What are Kenyan domain names?
Kenyan domain names are website addresses that use Kenya's country-code extensions such as .ke.
They are part of Kenya's official domain system and are recognised as locally anchored digital identities.
Why should I register my family surname as a .ke domain?
Registering your surname as a .ke domain protects your family's digital identity. It helps you:
- Secure your name before someone else does
- Preserve your heritage in Kenya's digital space
- Create a long-term digital asset for your children and future generation
Do I need to build a website immediately after registering my family domain?
No. You don't need to build a website right away. You can:
- Start by simply owning the domain
- Use it for a professional family email address
- Build a family history site, association page, or archive later when you're ready
What can I use my family .ke domain for?
Some popular uses include:
- Custom family email addresses (e.g. family@mwangi.ke)
- A family history website with photos, stories, and family trees
- A reunion or association portal to connect relatives locally and abroad
- A simple landing page that preserves your surname online
How do I check if my family name is available?
It only takes a few steps:
- Enter your surname in the search box on this page
- Check if the [yourname].ke domain is available
- If it is, follow the prompts to register and secure it for your family
Who is behind this initiative?
This initiative is powered by HostAfrica, an accredited .ke domain registrar. HostAfrica has:
- A local presence in Kenya
- Experience helping individuals, families, and businesses get online
- A focus on making domain registration simple, secure, and accessible
Can someone else register my family name if I don't?
Yes. Domain names are registered on a first-come, first-served basis. If your surname is still available and you don't claim it:
- Another person, business, or organisation can register it
- You may not be able to get it back later
That's why it's important to secure your family name as early as possible.
Why .ke or .me.ke
.me.ke - for personal websites, portfolios, or blogs.
.ke domain is the official country-code Top-Level Domain (ccTLD) for Kenya, acting as a digital identifier for Kenyan businesses, organizations, and individuals.
Visit https://kenic.or.ke/ke-domains/ke-products/ for more information