Kenya's Domain Registration Sees 5.8% Increase, Signaling Strong Recovery
KENIC
is a company that administers Top Leval Domain TLD registration in
Kenya which is a two-letter wording.KE which symbolises Kenya. The purpose of
KENIC is to ensure that the registry is stable and up and running at all
times 24/7.
There
are a number of benefits that KENIC brings to the table which include;
- Accessibility
- Optimization
- It is the pride of Africa
How then can you start your online journey?
Once you have identified the brand name you want to protect and
avail online you just go to the Kenic.or.ke you will then be connected to the
registry where you will then pay for it and start the journey.
Kenic also offers. ME.KE Domain which is for personal use offers a
unique identity. The ME.KE has a number of advantages which include;
- Availability because It is more
likely to find what you are looking for in terms of a name compared to
other more mature domains
- Search Engine Optimisation,
with the.KE domain one is likely to rank much higher on Google search
- Credibility when you have
a website that has a name people will know where to find you and exactly
who is behind this website
- Brand protection, once you have
your name no one else can use it.
Why is it important for CEOs and top Icons, to have a . ME.KE?
For any leader who is looking to establish himself or his brand
and what he stands for then a . KE should be an ideal place to purchase the
domain. Secondly a . ME.KE is unique and memorable which will stand out from
the competition. Thirdly it is versatile this is because it can be used for a
number of purposes such as a personal website, a blog, or a business website.
The 5.8% INCREASE IN DOMAIN REGISTRATION
The country has seen a robust 5.8% surge in domain registrations
over the year leading up to June. This is a clear sign of bouncing back from
the fall caused by the pandemic.
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has
shared some impressive numbers. In June, the count of registered local domains
hit a record-breaking 103,298, a significant leap from 97,596 in the same month
the previous year.
The growth story began in 2018 with 85,744
registrations, reaching 101,123 in 2020 as businesses turned to digital
platforms in the middle of COVID-19 restrictions. Despite a slight dip in 2021, the
numbers are back on track and climbing. It’s truly a testament to the strength and adaptability of businesses in Kenya.
Kenya being digitally evolving, an interesting pattern emerged in the year leading up to June 2023. Businesses were at the forefront, submitting a massive 90,868 applications. They were followed by individual users, personal websites, non-profit organizations, and others.
The head of the Kenya Network Information Centre (KeNIC), Mr. Geoffrey Shimanyula, shared some interesting information about a current trend. He explained that the inconsistent increase in domain registrations is because people are only registering domains for a short period of time. Once they’ve achieved what they wanted, they let the domains expire. It’s like a digital dance, showing how online needs can change and evolve!
Kenya truly embraces the diversity of the digital world with a
wide array of domain variants tailored to different needs. For businesses,
there’s, while higher learning institutions can opt for .ac.ke. Lower and
middle colleges have their own unique identifier, and non-profit organizations
can use .or.ke.
Personal websites get
a touch of individuality and mobile content providers can go for .mobi.ke.
Government agencies have the .go.ke domain, while .info.ke is
perfect for information portals. Last but not least, network devices get their
own special domain with .ne.ke. It’s a vibrant digital ecosystem that
caters to everyone’s needs!
