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 4,704 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
Talent Management
287 job openings
Financial Services
205 job openings
Avg. salary range
110,733 - 177,800EUR/yr
SCHEMA
183 job openings
Avg. salary range
57,849 - 79,677KES/yr
Microsoft Excel
177 job openings
Avg. salary range
45,000 - 64,444KES/yr
Communication
158 job openings
Avg. salary range
165,131 - 238,131USD/yr
Manufacturing
141 job openings
Consulting
139 job openings
Avg. salary range
263,000 - 280,000USD/yr
Marketing
134 job openings
Avg. salary range
165,000 - 175,000USD/yr
Logistics & Supply Chain
117 job openings
Microsoft Office
114 job openings
Avg. salary range
34,688 - 49,063KES/yr
Accounting
100 job openings
Data Analysis
100 job openings
Avg. salary range
105,303 - 138,659USD/yr
monthsOfExperience: 24
100 job openings
Avg. salary range
42,583 - 64,313KES/yr
Reporting
99 job openings
Avg. salary range
44,866 - 63,030KES/yr
microsoft-excel
99 job openings
monthsOfExperience: 36
99 job openings
Avg. salary range
44,318 - 60,682KES/yr
Software
96 job openings
support
96 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,259 - 13,337USD/yr
management
95 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,017 - 18,894USD/yr
Communication
91 job openings
Education
88 job openings
Avg. salary range
61,722 - 102,366USD/yr
Recruiting & Staffing
88 job openings
Compliance
85 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,000 - 55,000USD/yr
development
82 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,259 - 13,337USD/yr
Project Management
80 job openings
Avg. salary range
562,102 - 597,340USD/yr
ups
79 job openings
Trucking & Railroad
77 job openings
knowledge
76 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,259 - 13,337USD/yr
75 job openings
business
73 job openings
environment
69 job openings
Customer Service
68 job openings
Avg. salary range
66,942 - 95,557USD/yr
Python
68 job openings
Avg. salary range
66,667 - 192,000USD/yr
Sales
68 job openings
Avg. salary range
100,000 - 121,667USD/yr
Hospitality
67 job openings
Documentation
66 job openings
Avg. salary range
548,123 - 689,908USD/yr
monthsOfExperience: 60
65 job openings
Avg. salary range
292,560 - 367,356KES/yr
workday
65 job openings
Stakeholder Management
64 job openings
Avg. salary range
111,365 - 135,732USD/yr
Problem-Solving
63 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,000 - 90,000CAD/yr
data
63 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,130 - 19,794USD/yr
Team Leadership
62 job openings
Avg. salary range
206,000 - 312,500USD/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
62 job openings
performance
62 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,017 - 18,894USD/yr
breezy-hr
61 job openings
operations
61 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,259 - 13,337USD/yr
Negotiation
60 job openings
Avg. salary range
105,000 - 121,667CAD/yr
Risk Management
60 job openings
Avg. salary range
81,323 - 122,814USD/yr
Healthcare Providers
59 job openings
Security
58 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.