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 12,229 job listings - 2026
Top 38 Skills by Demand
Schema
1,116 job openings
Avg. salary range
60,551 - 79,073KES/yr
Compliance
1,111 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,677 - 41,385USD/yr
Microsoft Excel
555 job openings
Avg. salary range
63,260 - 88,614KES/yr
Competencies
527 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,371 - 13,745USD/yr
Communication
477 job openings
Avg. salary range
921,206 - 1,504,151USD/yr
Monthsofexperience: 24
457 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,038 - 56,208KES/yr
Monthsofexperience: 36
439 job openings
Avg. salary range
48,734 - 66,853KES/yr
Presentations
421 job openings
Mentoring
395 job openings
Data Analytics
357 job openings
Avg. salary range
25,000 - 27,917USD/yr
Health Care
357 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,634 - 20,571USD/yr
Audits
351 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,481 - 14,410USD/yr
Project Management
323 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,151 - 13,196USD/yr
Monthsofexperience: 1
294 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,255 - 39,255KES/yr
Monthsofexperience: 60
288 job openings
Avg. salary range
104,955 - 140,023KES/yr
Diversity
266 job openings
Monthsofexperience: 12
258 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,866 - 58,309KES/yr
Time Management
255 job openings
Analytics
235 job openings
Troubleshooting
234 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
Supply Management
225 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
Stakeholder Management
222 job openings
Business Development
218 job openings
Commissions
216 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,667 - 27,500USD/yr
Quality Assurance
210 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
Microsoft Excel
206 job openings
CRM
204 job openings
Professional Development
200 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
Risk Management
199 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,315 - 13,802USD/yr
Communication Skills
198 job openings
Avg. salary range
4,907,900 - 6,306,976USD/yr
AI
191 job openings
Problem Solving
188 job openings
Avg. salary range
903,099 - 3,874,597USD/yr
Customer Satisfaction
187 job openings
Cover Letters
175 job openings
Social Media
174 job openings
Corporate Risk
170 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,315 - 13,802USD/yr
Cyber Intelligence
165 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,833 - 15,000CAD/yr
Networking Telecommunications
165 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.