Why a School Website Matters in Kenya in 2026
Parents look a school up online before enrolling a child, so a school website in Kenya now matters as much as the prospectus. It shows quality, openness and modern management.
Pages Parents Look For
- Admissions: entry requirements, fees and deadlines
- About us: history, vision, mission and motto
- Curriculum: subjects, plus CBC, IGCSE or 8-4-4 details
- Results: highlights from KCPE and KCSE
- News and notices: term dates and exam timetables
- Gallery: pictures of facilities and school activities
- Staff: the key teachers and administrators
- Contact form: for questions from parents
Choosing a Domain Ending for Your School
- .ac.ke: the official Kenyan education domain, and our recommendation
- .sc.ke: set aside for schools in particular
- .co.ke: a sound option for private schools as well
Five Steps to Get Online
- Register the school's domain with SiteBoma
- Choose hosting; the starter plan suits most school sites
- Install WordPress and add an education theme such as EduMall or SchoolPress
- Add your school's content
- Put the link in your school communications and on social media
What next: look at our hosting for schools in Kenya, covering plans, .sc.ke domains and fee collection by M-Pesa.