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 12,239 job listings - 2026
Top 39 Skills by Demand
Schema
1,130 job openings
Avg. salary range
60,707 - 79,328KES/yr
Compliance
1,081 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,677 - 41,385USD/yr
Microsoft Excel
569 job openings
Avg. salary range
63,540 - 89,005KES/yr
Competencies
522 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,371 - 13,745USD/yr
Communication
483 job openings
Avg. salary range
880,875 - 1,434,338USD/yr
Monthsofexperience: 24
464 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,317 - 56,476KES/yr
Monthsofexperience: 36
453 job openings
Avg. salary range
49,159 - 67,416KES/yr
Presentations
403 job openings
Mentoring
379 job openings
Data Analytics
353 job openings
Avg. salary range
25,000 - 27,917USD/yr
Health Care
349 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,079 - 20,853USD/yr
Audits
345 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,481 - 14,410USD/yr
Project Management
310 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
295 job openings
Avg. salary range
107,009 - 142,180KES/yr
Monthsofexperience: 12
265 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,974 - 58,470KES/yr
Diversity
261 job openings
Time Management
232 job openings
Analytics
230 job openings
Troubleshooting
230 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
Supply Management
216 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
Business Development
210 job openings
Commissions
210 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,667 - 27,500USD/yr
Stakeholder Management
206 job openings
Microsoft Excel
201 job openings
CRM
199 job openings
Quality Assurance
199 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
Risk Management
198 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,315 - 13,802USD/yr
Professional Development
197 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
Communication Skills
194 job openings
Avg. salary range
5,346,326 - 6,869,212USD/yr
Customer Satisfaction
185 job openings
AI
181 job openings
Problem Solving
174 job openings
Avg. salary range
903,099 - 3,874,597USD/yr
Cover Letters
174 job openings
Python
170 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,400 - 32,880KES/yr
Corporate Risk
170 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,315 - 13,802USD/yr
Social Media
169 job openings
Networking Telecommunications
168 job openings
Cyber Intelligence
161 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,833 - 15,000CAD/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.