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 13,164 job listings - 2026
Top 38 Skills by Demand
Schema
1,226 job openings
Avg. salary range
60,083 - 78,656KES/yr
Compliance
1,193 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,677 - 41,385USD/yr
Competencies
578 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,399 - 13,715USD/yr
Microsoft Excel
552 job openings
Avg. salary range
61,693 - 86,395KES/yr
Monthsofexperience: 24
491 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,036 - 55,948KES/yr
Monthsofexperience: 36
465 job openings
Avg. salary range
49,013 - 67,111KES/yr
Presentations
463 job openings
Communication
453 job openings
Avg. salary range
793,098 - 1,319,857USD/yr
Mentoring
429 job openings
Data Analytics
392 job openings
Avg. salary range
25,000 - 27,917USD/yr
Audits
381 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,481 - 14,410USD/yr
Monthsofexperience: 1
370 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,070 - 39,070KES/yr
Health Care
367 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,681 - 20,829USD/yr
Project Management
355 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,151 - 13,196USD/yr
Monthsofexperience: 60
322 job openings
Avg. salary range
103,493 - 139,406KES/yr
Diversity
306 job openings
Time Management
282 job openings
Monthsofexperience: 12
264 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,877 - 56,844KES/yr
Analytics
252 job openings
Business Development
251 job openings
Troubleshooting
251 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
Supply Management
245 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
CRM
244 job openings
Stakeholder Management
239 job openings
AI
232 job openings
Commissions
231 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,667 - 27,500USD/yr
Quality Assurance
221 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
Risk Management
218 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,315 - 13,802USD/yr
Cover Letters
212 job openings
Professional Development
212 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
Customer Satisfaction
200 job openings
Networking Telecommunications
198 job openings
Social Media
189 job openings
Corporate Risk
183 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,315 - 13,802USD/yr
Cyber Intelligence
182 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,833 - 15,000CAD/yr
Communication Skills
179 job openings
Avg. salary range
5,836,651 - 7,501,319USD/yr
Sustainability
169 job openings
Microsoft Excel
167 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.