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 12,991 job listings - 2026
Top 38 Skills by Demand
Schema
1,268 job openings
Avg. salary range
59,569 - 78,106KES/yr
Compliance
1,165 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,677 - 41,385USD/yr
Microsoft Excel
594 job openings
Avg. salary range
60,470 - 84,904KES/yr
Competencies
557 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,399 - 13,715USD/yr
Monthsofexperience: 24
515 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,971 - 55,805KES/yr
Monthsofexperience: 36
488 job openings
Avg. salary range
48,638 - 66,596KES/yr
Communication
454 job openings
Avg. salary range
793,098 - 1,319,857USD/yr
Presentations
446 job openings
Mentoring
417 job openings
Data Analytics
378 job openings
Avg. salary range
25,000 - 27,917USD/yr
Monthsofexperience: 1
373 job openings
Avg. salary range
23,804 - 38,804KES/yr
Audits
370 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,481 - 14,410USD/yr
Health Care
363 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,634 - 20,571USD/yr
Project Management
347 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,151 - 13,196USD/yr
Monthsofexperience: 60
339 job openings
Avg. salary range
102,207 - 137,661KES/yr
Diversity
292 job openings
Monthsofexperience: 12
283 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,953 - 56,715KES/yr
Time Management
272 job openings
Analytics
244 job openings
Troubleshooting
243 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
Business Development
240 job openings
Stakeholder Management
231 job openings
Supply Management
231 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
CRM
228 job openings
Commissions
224 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,667 - 27,500USD/yr
Risk Management
210 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,315 - 13,802USD/yr
Quality Assurance
209 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
AI
206 job openings
Professional Development
206 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
Customer Satisfaction
195 job openings
Cover Letters
193 job openings
Networking Telecommunications
183 job openings
Communication Skills
179 job openings
Avg. salary range
5,836,651 - 7,501,319USD/yr
Corporate Risk
176 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,315 - 13,802USD/yr
Social Media
173 job openings
Python
169 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,400 - 32,880KES/yr
Problem Solving
166 job openings
Avg. salary range
560,878 - 987,719USD/yr
Cyber Intelligence
164 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,833 - 15,000CAD/yr
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.