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 12,116 job listings - 2026
Top 38 Skills by Demand
Schema
1,130 job openings
Avg. salary range
60,707 - 79,328KES/yr
Compliance
1,084 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,677 - 41,385USD/yr
Microsoft Excel
569 job openings
Avg. salary range
63,540 - 89,005KES/yr
Competencies
522 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,371 - 13,745USD/yr
Communication
482 job openings
Avg. salary range
903,951 - 1,472,369USD/yr
Monthsofexperience: 24
464 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,317 - 56,476KES/yr
Monthsofexperience: 36
453 job openings
Avg. salary range
49,159 - 67,416KES/yr
Presentations
407 job openings
Mentoring
382 job openings
Data Analytics
354 job openings
Avg. salary range
25,000 - 27,917USD/yr
Health Care
350 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,079 - 20,853USD/yr
Audits
345 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,481 - 14,410USD/yr
Project Management
311 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,151 - 13,196USD/yr
Monthsofexperience: 1
303 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,063 - 39,063KES/yr
Monthsofexperience: 60
295 job openings
Avg. salary range
107,009 - 142,180KES/yr
Monthsofexperience: 12
265 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,974 - 58,470KES/yr
Diversity
261 job openings
Time Management
240 job openings
Analytics
231 job openings
Troubleshooting
231 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
Supply Management
217 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
Stakeholder Management
216 job openings
Commissions
213 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,667 - 27,500USD/yr
Business Development
212 job openings
Microsoft Excel
201 job openings
CRM
200 job openings
Quality Assurance
199 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
Risk Management
198 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
194 job openings
Avg. salary range
5,346,326 - 6,869,212USD/yr
Customer Satisfaction
185 job openings
AI
182 job openings
Problem Solving
174 job openings
Avg. salary range
903,099 - 3,874,597USD/yr
Cover Letters
174 job openings
Social Media
172 job openings
Python
170 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,400 - 32,880KES/yr
Corporate Risk
170 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,315 - 13,802USD/yr
Cyber Intelligence
163 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.