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 9,855 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
SCHEMA
589 job openings
Avg. salary range
62,058 - 80,518KES/yr
education-training
463 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,954 - 19,490USD/yr
training-certification
419 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,954 - 19,490USD/yr
Microsoft Excel
407 job openings
Avg. salary range
50,259 - 71,324KES/yr
Communication
399 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,065,118 - 1,787,117USD/yr
ecology-environment
393 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
Compliance
378 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,345 - 49,772USD/yr
Microsoft Office
367 job openings
Avg. salary range
41,482 - 57,972KES/yr
clubs-organizations
300 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,481 - 14,410USD/yr
Talent Management
285 job openings
Avg. salary range
4,500,000 - 6,000,000JPY/yr
monthsOfExperience: 24
263 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,739 - 55,862KES/yr
monthsOfExperience: 36
261 job openings
Avg. salary range
43,714 - 60,929KES/yr
Financial Services
217 job openings
Avg. salary range
142,200 - 213,400USD/yr
Communication Skills
185 job openings
Avg. salary range
401,580 - 567,087USD/yr
Problem Solving
185 job openings
Avg. salary range
848,909 - 1,515,260USD/yr
monthsOfExperience: 60
184 job openings
Avg. salary range
173,272 - 220,688KES/yr
competencies
181 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,317 - 13,804USD/yr
Python
174 job openings
Avg. salary range
53,000 - 143,850USD/yr
external-workforce
172 job openings
Marketing
159 job openings
microsoft-excel
159 job openings
Project Management
150 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,505,222 - 4,298,969JPY/yr
Manufacturing
149 job openings
Avg. salary range
46,040 - 63,305USD/yr
MS-DOS
146 job openings
Avg. salary range
321,287 - 384,600KES/yr
Consulting
145 job openings
Avg. salary range
3,082,500 - 4,932,500JPY/yr
Compliance
144 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,577,850 - 2,582,833GBP/yr
monthsOfExperience: 1
144 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,923 - 36,923KES/yr
monthsOfExperience: 12
144 job openings
Avg. salary range
37,909 - 58,198KES/yr
Data Analysis
143 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,446,830 - 2,515,654USD/yr
Reporting
137 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,237,893 - 1,850,424KES/yr
presentations
137 job openings
mentoring
131 job openings
data-analytics
130 job openings
Avg. salary range
25,000 - 27,917USD/yr
Accounting
128 job openings
Customer Service
128 job openings
Avg. salary range
47,988 - 70,021USD/yr
Collaboration
126 job openings
Avg. salary range
774,221 - 1,231,205USD/yr
Analytical Skills
124 job openings
Avg. salary range
171,442 - 208,708GBP/yr
audits
124 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,481 - 14,410USD/yr
Sales
123 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,840,000 - 6,150,000JPY/yr
project-management
121 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
ups
121 job openings
Microsoft PowerPoint
119 job openings
Avg. salary range
66,178 - 88,811KES/yr
Interpersonal Skills
118 job openings
Avg. salary range
66,803 - 85,654USD/yr
Logistics & Supply Chain
117 job openings
Training
115 job openings
Avg. salary range
62,599 - 103,506USD/yr
health-care
115 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,617 - 17,923USD/yr
Organizational Skills
114 job openings
Avg. salary range
90,273 - 120,023USD/yr
Negotiation
109 job openings
Avg. salary range
5,166,667 - 9,333,333JPY/yr
JavaScript
107 job openings
Avg. salary range
50,000 - 67,500EUR/yr
Education
106 job openings
Avg. salary range
77,647 - 118,243AUD/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.