197.237.159.71 is an IPv4 address announced by AS15399, with approximate network location Nairobi, Kenya. Its reverse DNS name is 197.237.159.71.wananchi.com. As of November 12, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (0/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Registered holder | WGK LIR |
| ASN | AS15399 |
| Network Name | 197.237.156.0 - 197.237.159.255 |
| CIDR Block | 197.237.156.0/22 |
| RIR | AFRINIC |
| Network registration country | KE |
| Abuse Contact | — |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 197.237.159.71.wananchi.com |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
| Forward Hostnames | 197.237.159.71.wananchi.com |
DNS Posture
Results describe the queried names. SPF, DMARC and CAA are domain policies, not requirements for every IP.
DNSSEC here describes reverse DNS; inconclusive validation does not mean unsigned.
Not assessed: 0 conclusive IP DNS checks.
| spf | Not checked |
| dmarc | Not checked |
| fcrDns | Not checked |
| dnssec | Not checked |
| caa | Not checked |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Unknown |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Tier 3 — Basic operator with some routing infrastructure |
No specific classification
🔍 13 signal types · 13 observations collected
This report is generated from 13+ independent intelligence signals including
ownership records, DNS analysis, BGP routing, TLS certificates, port scanning, threat feeds,
behavioral fingerprinting, and more.
Full dossier details are available via our API.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 197.237.159.71
Who owns the IP address 197.237.159.71?
197.237.159.71 is registered to WGK LIR. The address falls within the 197.237.156.0/22 network block. Registration is held at AFRINIC.
Where is 197.237.159.71 located?
Geolocation data places 197.237.159.71 in Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya. The local time zone is Africa/Nairobi. IP geolocation is approximate, not a precise physical address. Registration country and certificate organization addresses do not establish service location.
Is 197.237.159.71 malicious or safe?
197.237.159.71 currently carries a low risk assessment, meaning no significant threat indicators have been observed. This assessment is generated from continuously collected signals and can change over time.
What is the hostname for 197.237.159.71?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 197.237.159.71 is 197.237.159.71.wananchi.com. This hostname is not forward-confirmed, so it should be treated as a weak signal.
