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 12,836 job listings - 2026
Top 38 Skills by Demand
Schema
1,228 job openings
Avg. salary range
59,963 - 78,554KES/yr
Compliance
1,147 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,677 - 41,385USD/yr
Microsoft Excel
578 job openings
Avg. salary range
60,644 - 85,184KES/yr
Competencies
549 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,387 - 13,728USD/yr
Monthsofexperience: 24
498 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,076 - 55,996KES/yr
Monthsofexperience: 36
471 job openings
Avg. salary range
48,907 - 66,924KES/yr
Communication
466 job openings
Avg. salary range
793,098 - 1,319,857USD/yr
Presentations
440 job openings
Mentoring
412 job openings
Data Analytics
372 job openings
Avg. salary range
25,000 - 27,917USD/yr
Audits
366 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,481 - 14,410USD/yr
Monthsofexperience: 1
362 job openings
Avg. salary range
23,804 - 38,804KES/yr
Health Care
358 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,634 - 20,571USD/yr
Project Management
343 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,151 - 13,196USD/yr
Monthsofexperience: 60
335 job openings
Avg. salary range
105,009 - 141,399KES/yr
Diversity
284 job openings
Monthsofexperience: 12
278 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,153 - 57,001KES/yr
Time Management
260 job openings
Analytics
241 job openings
Troubleshooting
238 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
Business Development
236 job openings
Supply Management
229 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
CRM
227 job openings
Stakeholder Management
227 job openings
Commissions
223 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,667 - 27,500USD/yr
Quality Assurance
213 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
Professional Development
207 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
Risk Management
207 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,315 - 13,802USD/yr
Microsoft Excel
205 job openings
AI
204 job openings
Cover Letters
192 job openings
Customer Satisfaction
192 job openings
Communication Skills
187 job openings
Avg. salary range
5,330,073 - 6,850,340USD/yr
Python
175 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,400 - 32,880KES/yr
Corporate Risk
175 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,315 - 13,802USD/yr
Social Media
172 job openings
Problem Solving
170 job openings
Avg. salary range
732,547 - 3,820,965USD/yr
Sustainability
169 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.