In-Demand Skills in Kenya
Explore the most sought-after professional skills in Kenya. See real-time supply and demand data, salary premiums, and top hiring cities for each skill.
Based on 11,966 job listings - 2026
Top 39 Skills by Demand
Schema
1,121 job openings
Avg. salary range
60,707 - 79,328KES/yr
Compliance
1,055 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,677 - 41,385USD/yr
Microsoft Excel
567 job openings
Avg. salary range
63,540 - 89,005KES/yr
Competencies
508 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,371 - 13,745USD/yr
Communication
474 job openings
Avg. salary range
859,182 - 1,399,341USD/yr
Monthsofexperience: 24
469 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,846 - 57,297KES/yr
Monthsofexperience: 36
452 job openings
Avg. salary range
49,310 - 67,805KES/yr
Presentations
388 job openings
Mentoring
361 job openings
Data Analytics
344 job openings
Avg. salary range
25,000 - 27,917USD/yr
Health Care
337 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,520 - 19,384USD/yr
Audits
336 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,481 - 14,410USD/yr
Monthsofexperience: 1
303 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,063 - 39,063KES/yr
Project Management
302 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,151 - 13,196USD/yr
Monthsofexperience: 60
297 job openings
Avg. salary range
107,009 - 142,180KES/yr
Monthsofexperience: 12
261 job openings
Avg. salary range
37,192 - 58,812KES/yr
Diversity
254 job openings
Time Management
235 job openings
Troubleshooting
228 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
Analytics
226 job openings
Microsoft Excel
207 job openings
Business Development
202 job openings
Commissions
202 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,667 - 27,500USD/yr
Supply Management
200 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
CRM
195 job openings
Risk Management
194 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,315 - 13,802USD/yr
Stakeholder Management
194 job openings
Communication Skills
188 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,064,268 - 12,915,270USD/yr
Quality Assurance
187 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
Python
180 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,400 - 32,880KES/yr
Problem Solving
178 job openings
Avg. salary range
872,865 - 3,739,950USD/yr
AI
176 job openings
Professional Development
175 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
Customer Satisfaction
172 job openings
Cover Letters
168 job openings
Corporate Risk
161 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,315 - 13,802USD/yr
Social Media
161 job openings
Networking Telecommunications
157 job openings
Sustainability
151 job openings
This skills intelligence report shows the most in-demand professional skills in Kenya for 2026. Data is sourced from active job listings across the country, showing real-time employer demand.
Each skill page provides a unique supply vs demand analysis, comparing the number of jobs requiring the skill against the number of professionals who have it. Use this data to guide your career development, identify skill gaps, and understand salary premiums.