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 9,146 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
378 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
Microsoft Office
347 job openings
Avg. salary range
42,866 - 59,737KES/yr
Communication
329 job openings
Avg. salary range
174,121 - 244,181USD/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
Communication Skills
161 job openings
Avg. salary range
463,631 - 661,383USD/yr
Problem Solving
159 job openings
Avg. salary range
108,398 - 148,331USD/yr
microsoft-excel
157 job openings
Marketing
149 job openings
Manufacturing
146 job openings
Avg. salary range
46,040 - 63,305USD/yr
Consulting
140 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
132 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
127 job openings
Avg. salary range
57,333 - 80,240USD/yr
mentoring
127 job openings
Reporting
126 job openings
Avg. salary range
47,366 - 63,030KES/yr
Compliance
125 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,027,799 - 3,363,778GBP/yr
data-analytics
122 job openings
Avg. salary range
25,000 - 27,917USD/yr
Accounting
120 job openings
ups
119 job openings
Logistics & Supply Chain
117 job openings
Customer Service
116 job openings
Avg. salary range
47,988 - 70,021USD/yr
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
Microsoft PowerPoint
113 job openings
Avg. salary range
61,325 - 81,162KES/yr
health-care
112 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,617 - 17,923USD/yr
Analytical Skills
111 job openings
Avg. salary range
107,163 - 133,063GBP/yr
Sales
109 job openings
Avg. salary range
180,000 - 300,000USD/yr
Collaboration
105 job openings
Avg. salary range
72,603 - 102,795USD/yr
JavaScript
105 job openings
Avg. salary range
50,000 - 67,500EUR/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
105 job openings
105 job openings
Organizational Skills
103 job openings
Avg. salary range
95,364 - 130,030USD/yr
Interpersonal Skills
102 job openings
Avg. salary range
77,736 - 100,715USD/yr
Scalability
100 job openings
Avg. salary range
181,667 - 233,333KES/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.