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 9,228 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
SCHEMA
513 job openings
Avg. salary range
62,140 - 79,888KES/yr
education-training
443 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,954 - 19,490USD/yr
training-certification
394 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,954 - 19,490USD/yr
Microsoft Excel
379 job openings
Avg. salary range
52,224 - 73,656KES/yr
ecology-environment
371 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
Compliance
359 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,345 - 49,772USD/yr
Communication
351 job openings
Avg. salary range
158,443 - 225,552USD/yr
Microsoft Office
349 job openings
Avg. salary range
42,866 - 59,737KES/yr
clubs-organizations
287 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,481 - 14,410USD/yr
Talent Management
284 job openings
monthsOfExperience: 36
238 job openings
Avg. salary range
46,034 - 63,190KES/yr
monthsOfExperience: 24
233 job openings
Avg. salary range
38,299 - 58,053KES/yr
Financial Services
206 job openings
Avg. salary range
142,200 - 213,400USD/yr
competencies
175 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,317 - 13,804USD/yr
monthsOfExperience: 60
175 job openings
Avg. salary range
178,372 - 227,085KES/yr
external-workforce
170 job openings
Python
169 job openings
Avg. salary range
53,000 - 143,850USD/yr
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
Manufacturing
146 job openings
Avg. salary range
46,040 - 63,305USD/yr
Consulting
141 job openings
Avg. salary range
97,500 - 117,500USD/yr
monthsOfExperience: 12
136 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,785 - 56,908KES/yr
MS-DOS
134 job openings
Avg. salary range
368,199 - 437,857KES/yr
Data Analysis
133 job openings
Avg. salary range
76,983 - 114,633USD/yr
presentations
131 job openings
monthsOfExperience: 1
130 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,773 - 34,773KES/yr
Project Management
129 job openings
Avg. salary range
57,333 - 80,240USD/yr
Compliance
128 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,027,799 - 3,363,778GBP/yr
Reporting
127 job openings
Avg. salary range
47,366 - 63,030KES/yr
mentoring
127 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
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
project-management
115 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
Analytical Skills
114 job openings
Avg. salary range
107,163 - 133,063GBP/yr
Microsoft PowerPoint
113 job openings
Avg. salary range
61,325 - 81,162KES/yr
Sales
113 job openings
Avg. salary range
180,000 - 300,000USD/yr
health-care
112 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,617 - 17,923USD/yr
Organizational Skills
106 job openings
Avg. salary range
95,364 - 130,030USD/yr
JavaScript
105 job openings
Avg. salary range
50,000 - 67,500EUR/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
105 job openings
105 job openings
Interpersonal Skills
104 job openings
Avg. salary range
77,736 - 100,715USD/yr
Education
101 job openings
Avg. salary range
77,647 - 118,243AUD/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.