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 10,154 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
SCHEMA
607 job openings
Avg. salary range
61,536 - 80,000KES/yr
education-training
506 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,508 - 18,848USD/yr
training-certification
464 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,508 - 18,848USD/yr
ecology-environment
440 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,493 - 14,099CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
420 job openings
Avg. salary range
49,072 - 69,921KES/yr
Compliance
407 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,345 - 49,772USD/yr
Communication
389 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,258,463 - 1,992,165USD/yr
Microsoft Office
379 job openings
Avg. salary range
42,155 - 58,591KES/yr
clubs-organizations
322 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,481 - 14,410USD/yr
Talent Management
284 job openings
Avg. salary range
4,500,000 - 6,000,000JPY/yr
monthsOfExperience: 24
269 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,671 - 55,752KES/yr
monthsOfExperience: 36
265 job openings
Avg. salary range
44,797 - 62,297KES/yr
Financial Services
217 job openings
Avg. salary range
142,200 - 213,400USD/yr
competencies
202 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,317 - 13,804USD/yr
external-workforce
187 job openings
monthsOfExperience: 60
186 job openings
Avg. salary range
173,272 - 220,688KES/yr
Problem Solving
184 job openings
Avg. salary range
846,977 - 1,511,163USD/yr
Python
174 job openings
Avg. salary range
53,000 - 143,850USD/yr
Communication Skills
173 job openings
Avg. salary range
453,491 - 639,597USD/yr
microsoft-excel
164 job openings
presentations
157 job openings
Marketing
153 job openings
Project Management
152 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,949,886 - 4,737,343JPY/yr
monthsOfExperience: 12
150 job openings
Avg. salary range
37,939 - 58,294KES/yr
MS-DOS
148 job openings
Avg. salary range
321,287 - 384,600KES/yr
Consulting
146 job openings
Avg. salary range
3,082,500 - 4,932,500JPY/yr
Manufacturing
146 job openings
Avg. salary range
46,040 - 63,305USD/yr
mentoring
146 job openings
monthsOfExperience: 1
146 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,923 - 36,923KES/yr
Data Analysis
139 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,023,201 - 3,235,891USD/yr
audits
139 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,481 - 14,410USD/yr
data-analytics
138 job openings
Avg. salary range
25,000 - 27,917USD/yr
Compliance
137 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,577,850 - 2,582,833GBP/yr
Reporting
130 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,186,319 - 2,985,447KES/yr
health-care
126 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,617 - 17,923USD/yr
project-management
126 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
Accounting
125 job openings
Analytical Skills
124 job openings
Avg. salary range
171,442 - 208,708GBP/yr
Microsoft PowerPoint
123 job openings
Avg. salary range
66,178 - 88,811KES/yr
Customer Service
122 job openings
Avg. salary range
47,988 - 70,021USD/yr
ups
121 job openings
Collaboration
118 job openings
Avg. salary range
895,764 - 1,426,487USD/yr
Logistics & Supply Chain
117 job openings
Education
116 job openings
Avg. salary range
90,776 - 138,348AUD/yr
Interpersonal Skills
114 job openings
Avg. salary range
66,803 - 85,654USD/yr
Sales
114 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,840,000 - 6,150,000JPY/yr
Training
114 job openings
Avg. salary range
58,219 - 95,467USD/yr
analytics
112 job openings
JavaScript
108 job openings
Avg. salary range
50,000 - 67,500EUR/yr
diversity
108 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.