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 16,447 job listings - 2026
Top 36 Skills by Demand
Compliance
1,477 job openings
Avg. salary range
34,890 - 49,423USD/yr
Schema
1,467 job openings
Avg. salary range
59,648 - 78,631KES/yr
Competencies
729 job openings
Avg. salary range
22,319 - 24,972USD/yr
Microsoft Excel
718 job openings
Avg. salary range
63,462 - 87,490KES/yr
Monthsofexperience: 1
634 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,667 - 48,917KES/yr
Monthsofexperience: 24
628 job openings
Avg. salary range
34,957 - 53,639KES/yr
Monthsofexperience: 36
587 job openings
Avg. salary range
50,245 - 68,980KES/yr
Presentations
585 job openings
Mentoring
556 job openings
Data Analytics
508 job openings
Avg. salary range
62,500 - 63,959USD/yr
Audits
502 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,481 - 14,410USD/yr
Project Management
463 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,151 - 13,196USD/yr
Communication
444 job openings
Avg. salary range
719,398 - 1,195,439USD/yr
Health Care
440 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,972 - 21,416USD/yr
Monthsofexperience: 60
437 job openings
Avg. salary range
104,631 - 140,445KES/yr
Diversity
364 job openings
Time Management
349 job openings
Business Development
340 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,333 - 27,500EUR/yr
Analytics
333 job openings
Avg. salary range
100,000 - 100,000USD/yr
AI
333 job openings
Avg. salary range
100,000 - 100,000USD/yr
CRM
329 job openings
Monthsofexperience: 12
329 job openings
Avg. salary range
34,316 - 54,697KES/yr
Troubleshooting
319 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
Stakeholder Management
308 job openings
Professional Development
300 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
Risk Management
299 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,315 - 13,802USD/yr
Supply Management
297 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,743 - 20,349EUR/yr
Customer Satisfaction
291 job openings
Cyber Intelligence
281 job openings
Avg. salary range
55,417 - 57,500CAD/yr
Social Media
267 job openings
Quality Assurance
265 job openings
Avg. salary range
32,160 - 52,433INR/yr
Commissions
263 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,667 - 27,500USD/yr
Networking Telecommunications
262 job openings
Cover Letters
253 job openings
Corporate Risk
247 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,315 - 13,802USD/yr
Sustainability
243 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.