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KENIC, short for Kenya Network Information Centre, is the authoritative agency responsible for managing the registrations and issuance of the .ke domain.
In 2002, KENIC assumed control of the .ke domain when it had a meager number of less than 1,000 registrations.[2]
Prior to KENIC's involvement, the administration of the domain was overseen by two individuals: Shem Ochuodho from Kenya and Randy Bush from America, both esteemed tech experts.[3][4]
Second-level domains, under which domains are registered at the third level, are:
.co.ke: This is the most common .ke domain extension and is available for registration by anyone, both individuals and businesses, without specific restrictions. However, presence in Kenya is required.
.or.ke: Intended for not-for-profit organizations operating in Kenya. To register a .or.ke domain, the organization must provide documentation proving its not-for-profit status.
.ne.ke: for network devices
.go.ke: for Government entities. Requires supporting documents
.ac.ke: Reserved for academic institutions such as universities, colleges, and schools in Kenya. Proof of educational institution status is typically required.
.sc.ke: for lower and middle institutes of learning. Requires supporting documents
.me.ke: for personal names/websites
.mobi.ke: for mobile content
.info.ke: for informational content
KeNIC's Dispute Resolutionedit
KeNIC (Kenya Network Information Centre) has established a dispute resolution process for handling domain name disputes related to .ke domains. This process is designed to resolve conflicts or disputes that may arise between parties over the registration and use of .ke domain names.
"Dispute Categories: KeNIC's dispute resolution process covers various categories of disputes, including but not limited to:
Cybersquatting: This involves the bad-faith registration of a domain name with the intent to profit from the goodwill associated with someone else's trademark.
Domain Name Similarity: Disputes over domain names that are similar to existing trademarks or other domain names.
Abusive Registrations: Disputes related to the abusive or unlawful use of a domain name.
Complaint Filing: To initiate a dispute resolution process, the complainant (the party bringing the dispute) must file a complaint with KeNIC. The complaint should include detailed information about the dispute, evidence of rights to the domain name or trademark, and a description of how the domain name is being used in bad faith.
Response: The respondent (the party against whom the complaint is filed) has the opportunity to respond to the complaint. They can provide evidence and arguments in their defense.
Appointment of a Panel: KeNIC typically appoints an independent panel of experts to review the dispute. These experts are knowledgeable in domain name disputes and intellectual property matters.
Decision: The panel will review the evidence and arguments presented by both parties and render a decision. This decision may involve actions such as the cancellation, transfer, or retention of the domain name in question.
Appeal: In some cases, there may be a provision for appeal if either party disagrees with the panel's decision. The appeal process, if available, would typically be outlined in KeNIC's dispute resolution policies.
Enforcement: Once a decision is reached, KeNIC will enforce it, which may involve transferring the domain name to the rightful owner or taking other appropriate actions.
Fees: There may be fees associated with filing a complaint or participating in the dispute resolution process. The specific fee structure can be found on KeNIC's website or through the appointed dispute resolution service provider."
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ke domain In 2002 KENIC assumed control of the ke domain when it had a meager number of less than 1 000 registrations 2 Prior to KENIC s involvement the administration of the domain was overseen by two individuals Shem Ochuodho from Kenya and Randy Bush from America both esteemed tech experts 3 4 Contents 1 Second level domains 2 KeNIC s Dispute Resolution 3 See also 4 References 5 External linksSecond level domains editSecond level domains under which domains are registered at the third level are co ke This is the most common ke domain extension and is available for registration by anyone both individuals and businesses without specific restrictions However presence in Kenya is required or ke Intended for not for profit organizations operating in Kenya To register a or ke domain the organization must provide documentation proving its not for profit status ne ke for network devices go ke for Government entities Requires supporting documents ac ke Reserved for academic institutions such as universities colleges and schools in Kenya Proof of educational institution status is typically required sc ke for lower and middle institutes of learning Requires supporting documents me ke for personal names websites mobi ke for mobile content info ke for informational contentKeNIC s Dispute Resolution editKeNIC Kenya Network Information Centre has established a dispute resolution process for handling domain name disputes related to ke domains This process is designed to resolve conflicts or disputes that may arise between parties over the registration and use of ke domain names Dispute Categories KeNIC s dispute resolution process covers various categories of disputes including but not limited to Cybersquatting This involves the bad faith registration of a domain name with the intent to profit from the goodwill associated with someone else s trademark Domain Name Similarity Disputes over domain names that are similar to existing trademarks or other domain names Abusive Registrations Disputes related to the abusive or unlawful use of a domain name Complaint Filing To initiate a dispute resolution process the complainant the party bringing the dispute must file a complaint with KeNIC The complaint should include detailed information about the dispute evidence of rights to the domain name or trademark and a description of how the domain name is being used in bad faith Response The respondent the party against whom the complaint is filed has the opportunity to respond to the complaint They can provide evidence and arguments in their defense Appointment of a Panel KeNIC typically appoints an independent panel of experts to review the dispute These experts are knowledgeable in domain name disputes and intellectual property matters Decision The panel will review the evidence and arguments presented by both parties and render a decision This decision may involve actions such as the cancellation transfer or retention of the domain name in question Appeal In some cases there may be a provision for appeal if either party disagrees with the panel s decision The appeal process if available would typically be outlined in KeNIC s dispute resolution policies Enforcement Once a decision is reached KeNIC will enforce it which may involve transferring the domain name to the rightful owner or taking other appropriate actions Fees There may be fees associated with filing a complaint or participating in the dispute resolution process The specific fee structure can be found on KeNIC s website or through the appointed dispute resolution service provider See also editInternet in KenyaReferences edit Kenic Kenic 17 December 2022 Archived from the original on 17 December 2022 Retrieved 17 December 2022 Kenyan domain registration up 6pc as uptake rebounds after Covid crisis Business Daily 21 May 2023 Retrieved 1 July 2023 Kenyan domain registration up 6pc as uptake rebounds after Covid crisis Business Daily 21 May 2023 Retrieved 1 July 2023 IANA KENIC Meeting Minutes 14 February 2002 www iana org Retrieved 1 July 2023 External links editIANA ke whois information ke domain registration website nbsp This Kenya related article is a stub You can help Wikipedia by expanding it vte nbsp This Internet domain name article is a stub You can help Wikipedia by expanding it vte Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title ke amp oldid 1192562233, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
