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 10,298 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
SCHEMA
608 job openings
Avg. salary range
61,536 - 80,000KES/yr
education-training
524 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,508 - 18,848USD/yr
training-certification
480 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,508 - 18,848USD/yr
ecology-environment
458 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,493 - 14,099CAD/yr
Compliance
436 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,345 - 49,772USD/yr
Microsoft Excel
429 job openings
Avg. salary range
49,072 - 69,921KES/yr
Microsoft Office
385 job openings
Avg. salary range
42,155 - 58,591KES/yr
Communication
377 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,309,380 - 2,072,627USD/yr
clubs-organizations
331 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: 36
275 job openings
Avg. salary range
44,797 - 62,297KES/yr
monthsOfExperience: 24
274 job openings
Avg. salary range
37,202 - 57,280KES/yr
Financial Services
218 job openings
Avg. salary range
142,200 - 213,400USD/yr
competencies
211 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,317 - 13,804USD/yr
external-workforce
197 job openings
monthsOfExperience: 60
193 job openings
Avg. salary range
173,272 - 220,688KES/yr
Problem Solving
178 job openings
Avg. salary range
846,977 - 1,511,163USD/yr
Python
177 job openings
Avg. salary range
53,000 - 143,850USD/yr
Communication Skills
171 job openings
Avg. salary range
453,491 - 639,597USD/yr
microsoft-excel
165 job openings
monthsOfExperience: 12
158 job openings
Avg. salary range
38,367 - 58,990KES/yr
presentations
155 job openings
Marketing
154 job openings
Project Management
153 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,949,886 - 4,737,343JPY/yr
MS-DOS
150 job openings
Avg. salary range
321,287 - 384,600KES/yr
monthsOfExperience: 1
147 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,923 - 36,923KES/yr
Manufacturing
146 job openings
Avg. salary range
46,040 - 63,305USD/yr
mentoring
146 job openings
Consulting
145 job openings
Avg. salary range
3,082,500 - 4,932,500JPY/yr
audits
142 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,481 - 14,410USD/yr
Data Analysis
138 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,023,201 - 3,235,891USD/yr
project-management
138 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
Compliance
135 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,577,850 - 2,582,833GBP/yr
data-analytics
135 job openings
Avg. salary range
25,000 - 27,917USD/yr
health-care
130 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,617 - 17,923USD/yr
Accounting
124 job openings
Microsoft PowerPoint
123 job openings
Avg. salary range
66,178 - 88,811KES/yr
Reporting
122 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,186,319 - 2,985,447KES/yr
ups
122 job openings
Analytical Skills
120 job openings
Avg. salary range
171,442 - 208,708GBP/yr
Collaboration
119 job openings
Avg. salary range
895,764 - 1,426,487USD/yr
Customer Service
118 job openings
Avg. salary range
50,335 - 73,273USD/yr
Education
117 job openings
Avg. salary range
90,776 - 138,348AUD/yr
Logistics & Supply Chain
117 job openings
Sales
116 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,840,000 - 6,150,000JPY/yr
diversity
114 job openings
114 job openings
Interpersonal Skills
110 job openings
Avg. salary range
73,320 - 93,828GBP/yr
Training
110 job openings
Avg. salary range
58,219 - 95,467USD/yr
JavaScript
109 job openings
Avg. salary range
50,000 - 67,500EUR/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.