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 8,524 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
SCHEMA
513 job openings
Avg. salary range
62,140 - 79,888KES/yr
education-training
415 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,954 - 19,490USD/yr
Microsoft Excel
369 job openings
Avg. salary range
52,224 - 73,656KES/yr
training-certification
364 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,954 - 19,490USD/yr
ecology-environment
348 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
Microsoft Office
343 job openings
Avg. salary range
42,866 - 59,737KES/yr
Compliance
333 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,098 - 15,341USD/yr
Talent Management
282 job openings
clubs-organizations
270 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,481 - 14,410USD/yr
Communication
249 job openings
Avg. salary range
205,897 - 287,743USD/yr
monthsOfExperience: 36
237 job openings
Avg. salary range
46,034 - 63,190KES/yr
monthsOfExperience: 24
232 job openings
Avg. salary range
39,033 - 58,910KES/yr
Financial Services
205 job openings
Avg. salary range
142,200 - 213,400USD/yr
monthsOfExperience: 60
174 job openings
Avg. salary range
178,372 - 227,085KES/yr
competencies
167 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,317 - 13,804USD/yr
external-workforce
162 job openings
microsoft-excel
152 job openings
Python
151 job openings
Avg. salary range
53,000 - 143,850USD/yr
Manufacturing
148 job openings
Avg. salary range
46,040 - 63,305USD/yr
Consulting
141 job openings
Avg. salary range
97,500 - 117,500USD/yr
Marketing
141 job openings
monthsOfExperience: 12
137 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,785 - 56,908KES/yr
MS-DOS
132 job openings
Avg. salary range
368,199 - 437,857KES/yr
monthsOfExperience: 1
130 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,773 - 34,773KES/yr
presentations
120 job openings
Logistics & Supply Chain
117 job openings
mentoring
117 job openings
ups
116 job openings
Communication Skills
114 job openings
Avg. salary range
494,230 - 706,050USD/yr
Microsoft PowerPoint
113 job openings
Avg. salary range
61,325 - 81,162KES/yr
data-analytics
113 job openings
Avg. salary range
25,000 - 27,917USD/yr
Data Analysis
111 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,680 - 123,950USD/yr
Reporting
108 job openings
Avg. salary range
47,366 - 63,030KES/yr
audits
108 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,481 - 14,410USD/yr
project-management
108 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
health-care
107 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,617 - 17,923USD/yr
Accounting
105 job openings
104 job openings
Compliance
103 job openings
Avg. salary range
3,014,299 - 5,016,299GBP/yr
Scalability
101 job openings
Avg. salary range
181,667 - 233,333KES/yr
Customer Service
98 job openings
Avg. salary range
48,120 - 72,422USD/yr
JavaScript
98 job openings
Avg. salary range
50,000 - 67,500EUR/yr
analytics
97 job openings
diversity
97 job openings
microsoft-powerpoint
97 job openings
Problem Solving
96 job openings
Avg. salary range
114,252 - 157,534USD/yr
support
96 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,259 - 13,337USD/yr
Market
95 job openings
Avg. salary range
27,500 - 37,500KES/yr
management
95 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,017 - 18,894USD/yr
Python
95 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.