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 13,105 job listings - 2026
Top 38 Skills by Demand
Schema
1,268 job openings
Avg. salary range
59,569 - 78,106KES/yr
Compliance
1,175 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,677 - 41,385USD/yr
Microsoft Excel
593 job openings
Avg. salary range
60,470 - 84,904KES/yr
Competencies
562 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,399 - 13,715USD/yr
Monthsofexperience: 24
510 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,971 - 55,805KES/yr
Monthsofexperience: 36
486 job openings
Avg. salary range
48,638 - 66,596KES/yr
Communication
454 job openings
Avg. salary range
793,098 - 1,319,857USD/yr
Presentations
450 job openings
Mentoring
423 job openings
Data Analytics
386 job openings
Avg. salary range
25,000 - 27,917USD/yr
Audits
376 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,481 - 14,410USD/yr
Monthsofexperience: 1
373 job openings
Avg. salary range
23,804 - 38,804KES/yr
Health Care
366 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,634 - 20,571USD/yr
Project Management
348 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,151 - 13,196USD/yr
Monthsofexperience: 60
337 job openings
Avg. salary range
102,207 - 137,661KES/yr
Diversity
296 job openings
Monthsofexperience: 12
283 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,953 - 56,715KES/yr
Time Management
276 job openings
Analytics
249 job openings
Troubleshooting
246 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
Business Development
245 job openings
CRM
238 job openings
Stakeholder Management
233 job openings
Supply Management
233 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
Commissions
227 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,667 - 27,500USD/yr
AI
217 job openings
Risk Management
213 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,315 - 13,802USD/yr
Professional Development
211 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
Quality Assurance
211 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
Cover Letters
203 job openings
Customer Satisfaction
196 job openings
Social Media
184 job openings
Communication Skills
179 job openings
Avg. salary range
5,836,651 - 7,501,319USD/yr
Corporate Risk
179 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,315 - 13,802USD/yr
Networking Telecommunications
179 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
165 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.