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 12,129 job listings - 2026
Top 38 Skills by Demand
Schema
1,116 job openings
Avg. salary range
60,551 - 79,073KES/yr
Compliance
1,104 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,677 - 41,385USD/yr
Microsoft Excel
535 job openings
Avg. salary range
63,260 - 88,614KES/yr
Competencies
522 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,371 - 13,745USD/yr
Communication
474 job openings
Avg. salary range
946,242 - 1,545,743USD/yr
Monthsofexperience: 24
452 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,038 - 56,208KES/yr
Monthsofexperience: 36
437 job openings
Avg. salary range
48,734 - 66,853KES/yr
Presentations
418 job openings
Mentoring
394 job openings
Data Analytics
356 job openings
Avg. salary range
25,000 - 27,917USD/yr
Health Care
352 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,634 - 20,571USD/yr
Audits
349 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,481 - 14,410USD/yr
Project Management
323 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,151 - 13,196USD/yr
Monthsofexperience: 1
294 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,255 - 39,255KES/yr
Monthsofexperience: 60
283 job openings
Avg. salary range
103,487 - 138,121KES/yr
Diversity
264 job openings
Monthsofexperience: 12
253 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,851 - 56,952KES/yr
Time Management
252 job openings
Troubleshooting
239 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
Analytics
235 job openings
Stakeholder Management
221 job openings
Supply Management
218 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
Business Development
216 job openings
Commissions
215 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,667 - 27,500USD/yr
Quality Assurance
209 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
Microsoft Excel
205 job openings
CRM
203 job openings
Risk Management
199 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,315 - 13,802USD/yr
Professional Development
197 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
Communication Skills
196 job openings
Avg. salary range
5,108,948 - 6,565,968USD/yr
AI
190 job openings
Problem Solving
186 job openings
Avg. salary range
935,142 - 4,020,159USD/yr
Customer Satisfaction
186 job openings
Cover Letters
175 job openings
Social Media
173 job openings
Cyber Intelligence
164 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,833 - 15,000CAD/yr
Corporate Risk
163 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,315 - 13,802USD/yr
Networking Telecommunications
161 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.