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May 12, 2026
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ICANN Opens 2026 Window for New Internet Domain Extensions, and Kenyan Businesses Can Apply

ICANN Opens 2026 Window for New Internet Domain Extensions, and Kenyan Businesses Can Apply

ICANN's 2026 application window for new generic top-level domains is open until 12 August. Kenyan businesses qualify for discounted fees...

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ICANN, the organization that manages internet domain names, has opened the application window for new generic top-level domains (gTLDs) for 2026, with a deadline of 12 August 2026.

  • The base application fee is USD 227,000, though Kenyan organizations may qualify for a 75% to 85% reduction through the Applicant Support Programme.
  • This opportunity is not for registering domain names like 'yourbusiness.com' but for applying to operate the domain extension itself (the part after the dot).
  • The 2026 round includes support for multiple scripts beyond Latin, making it more inclusive for diverse language speakers.

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