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 9,495 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
SCHEMA
589 job openings
Avg. salary range
62,058 - 80,518KES/yr
education-training
445 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,954 - 19,490USD/yr
Microsoft Excel
410 job openings
Avg. salary range
50,259 - 71,324KES/yr
training-certification
395 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,954 - 19,490USD/yr
ecology-environment
376 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
Microsoft Office
365 job openings
Avg. salary range
41,836 - 58,598KES/yr
Compliance
362 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,345 - 49,772USD/yr
Communication
353 job openings
Avg. salary range
158,443 - 225,552USD/yr
clubs-organizations
290 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,481 - 14,410USD/yr
Talent Management
284 job openings
monthsOfExperience: 24
263 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,739 - 55,862KES/yr
monthsOfExperience: 36
262 job openings
Avg. salary range
43,714 - 60,929KES/yr
Financial Services
207 job openings
Avg. salary range
142,200 - 213,400USD/yr
monthsOfExperience: 60
186 job openings
Avg. salary range
173,272 - 220,688KES/yr
competencies
176 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,317 - 13,804USD/yr
Python
172 job openings
Avg. salary range
53,000 - 143,850USD/yr
external-workforce
170 job openings
Problem Solving
166 job openings
Avg. salary range
98,967 - 140,354USD/yr
Communication Skills
165 job openings
Avg. salary range
463,631 - 661,383USD/yr
microsoft-excel
157 job openings
Marketing
152 job openings
MS-DOS
147 job openings
Avg. salary range
321,287 - 384,600KES/yr
Manufacturing
146 job openings
Avg. salary range
46,040 - 63,305USD/yr
monthsOfExperience: 12
145 job openings
Avg. salary range
37,909 - 58,198KES/yr
monthsOfExperience: 1
144 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,923 - 36,923KES/yr
Consulting
141 job openings
Avg. salary range
97,500 - 117,500USD/yr
Data Analysis
135 job openings
Avg. salary range
76,983 - 114,633USD/yr
Project Management
132 job openings
Avg. salary range
57,333 - 80,240USD/yr
Compliance
131 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,027,799 - 3,363,778GBP/yr
presentations
131 job openings
Reporting
129 job openings
Avg. salary range
47,366 - 63,030KES/yr
mentoring
128 job openings
Customer Service
123 job openings
Avg. salary range
47,988 - 70,021USD/yr
Accounting
122 job openings
data-analytics
122 job openings
Avg. salary range
25,000 - 27,917USD/yr
Microsoft PowerPoint
119 job openings
Avg. salary range
66,178 - 88,811KES/yr
ups
119 job openings
Collaboration
118 job openings
Avg. salary range
69,924 - 103,073USD/yr
Logistics & Supply Chain
117 job openings
audits
116 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,481 - 14,410USD/yr
Analytical Skills
115 job openings
Avg. salary range
107,163 - 133,063GBP/yr
project-management
115 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
Sales
114 job openings
Avg. salary range
180,000 - 300,000USD/yr
health-care
112 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,617 - 17,923USD/yr
JavaScript
106 job openings
Avg. salary range
50,000 - 67,500EUR/yr
Organizational Skills
106 job openings
Avg. salary range
95,364 - 130,030USD/yr
Interpersonal Skills
105 job openings
Avg. salary range
77,736 - 100,715USD/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
105 job openings
105 job openings
Training
102 job openings
Avg. salary range
62,599 - 103,506USD/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.