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 12,065 job listings - 2026
Top 39 Skills by Demand
Schema
1,121 job openings
Avg. salary range
60,707 - 79,328KES/yr
Compliance
1,071 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,677 - 41,385USD/yr
Microsoft Excel
562 job openings
Avg. salary range
63,540 - 89,005KES/yr
Competencies
513 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,371 - 13,745USD/yr
Communication
472 job openings
Avg. salary range
859,182 - 1,399,341USD/yr
Monthsofexperience: 24
464 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,317 - 56,476KES/yr
Monthsofexperience: 36
449 job openings
Avg. salary range
49,159 - 67,416KES/yr
Presentations
398 job openings
Mentoring
369 job openings
Data Analytics
348 job openings
Avg. salary range
25,000 - 27,917USD/yr
Audits
340 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,481 - 14,410USD/yr
Health Care
340 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,815 - 20,159USD/yr
Project Management
305 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
294 job openings
Avg. salary range
107,009 - 142,180KES/yr
Monthsofexperience: 12
260 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,974 - 58,470KES/yr
Diversity
257 job openings
Time Management
239 job openings
Troubleshooting
232 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
Analytics
228 job openings
Supply Management
212 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
Microsoft Excel
208 job openings
Business Development
207 job openings
Commissions
205 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,667 - 27,500USD/yr
Stakeholder Management
203 job openings
CRM
198 job openings
Quality Assurance
196 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
Risk Management
195 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,315 - 13,802USD/yr
Communication Skills
188 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,064,268 - 12,915,270USD/yr
Customer Satisfaction
181 job openings
AI
178 job openings
Professional Development
178 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
Problem Solving
171 job openings
Avg. salary range
872,865 - 3,739,950USD/yr
Python
171 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,400 - 32,880KES/yr
Cover Letters
170 job openings
Corporate Risk
167 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,315 - 13,802USD/yr
Social Media
162 job openings
Networking Telecommunications
158 job openings
Sustainability
152 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.