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 9,761 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
ecology-environment
393 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
Communication
383 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,110,351 - 1,864,031USD/yr
Compliance
378 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,345 - 49,772USD/yr
Microsoft Office
368 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
215 job openings
Avg. salary range
142,200 - 213,400USD/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
Communication Skills
176 job openings
Avg. salary range
423,352 - 598,892USD/yr
Problem Solving
175 job openings
Avg. salary range
968,357 - 1,734,146USD/yr
Python
174 job openings
Avg. salary range
53,000 - 143,850USD/yr
external-workforce
172 job openings
microsoft-excel
159 job openings
Marketing
153 job openings
Manufacturing
148 job openings
Avg. salary range
46,040 - 63,305USD/yr
MS-DOS
146 job openings
Avg. salary range
321,287 - 384,600KES/yr
Project Management
146 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,809,000 - 4,825,090JPY/yr
Consulting
145 job openings
Avg. salary range
3,082,500 - 4,932,500JPY/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
142 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,446,830 - 2,515,654USD/yr
Compliance
140 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,577,850 - 2,582,833GBP/yr
presentations
137 job openings
Reporting
134 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,237,893 - 1,850,424KES/yr
mentoring
131 job openings
data-analytics
130 job openings
Avg. salary range
25,000 - 27,917USD/yr
Accounting
127 job openings
audits
124 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,481 - 14,410USD/yr
Analytical Skills
123 job openings
Avg. salary range
171,442 - 208,708GBP/yr
Customer Service
123 job openings
Avg. salary range
47,988 - 70,021USD/yr
Collaboration
121 job openings
Avg. salary range
774,221 - 1,231,205USD/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
Logistics & Supply Chain
117 job openings
Sales
117 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,840,000 - 6,150,000JPY/yr
health-care
115 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,617 - 17,923USD/yr
Interpersonal Skills
111 job openings
Avg. salary range
66,803 - 85,654USD/yr
Organizational Skills
110 job openings
Avg. salary range
95,364 - 130,030USD/yr
Training
109 job openings
Avg. salary range
62,599 - 103,506USD/yr
JavaScript
107 job openings
Avg. salary range
50,000 - 67,500EUR/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
106 job openings
Education
105 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.