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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 4,641 job listings - 2026

Top 50 Skills by Demand

Talent Management

286 job openings

Financial Services

207 job openings

Avg. salary range

110,733 - 177,800EUR/yr

SCHEMA

183 job openings

Avg. salary range

57,849 - 79,677KES/yr

Microsoft Excel

175 job openings

Avg. salary range

45,000 - 64,444KES/yr

Communication

162 job openings

Avg. salary range

156,287 - 224,740USD/yr

Manufacturing

143 job openings

Avg. salary range

120,000 - 250,000KES/yr

Consulting

139 job openings

Avg. salary range

263,000 - 280,000USD/yr

Marketing

135 job openings

Avg. salary range

165,000 - 175,000USD/yr

Logistics & Supply Chain

117 job openings

Microsoft Office

112 job openings

Avg. salary range

34,688 - 49,063KES/yr

Accounting

100 job openings

monthsOfExperience: 24

100 job openings

Avg. salary range

42,583 - 64,313KES/yr

monthsOfExperience: 36

99 job openings

Avg. salary range

44,318 - 60,682KES/yr

Software

96 job openings

microsoft-excel

96 job openings

support

96 job openings

Avg. salary range

10,259 - 13,337USD/yr

management

95 job openings

Avg. salary range

14,017 - 18,894USD/yr

Data Analysis

91 job openings

Avg. salary range

110,320 - 145,475USD/yr

Reporting

91 job openings

Avg. salary range

43,250 - 59,500KES/yr

Communication

91 job openings

Compliance

89 job openings

Avg. salary range

35,000 - 55,000USD/yr

Recruiting & Staffing

88 job openings

Education

87 job openings

Avg. salary range

61,722 - 102,366USD/yr

development

82 job openings

Avg. salary range

10,259 - 13,337USD/yr

Trucking & Railroad

77 job openings

knowledge

76 job openings

Avg. salary range

10,259 - 13,337USD/yr

ups

74 job openings

Project Management

73 job openings

Avg. salary range

865,880 - 904,220EUR/yr

business

73 job openings

whatsapp

72 job openings

environment

69 job openings

Sales

68 job openings

Avg. salary range

82,500 - 102,500KES/yr

Risk Management

67 job openings

Avg. salary range

81,323 - 122,814USD/yr

Hospitality

65 job openings

Python

65 job openings

Avg. salary range

66,667 - 192,000USD/yr

monthsOfExperience: 60

65 job openings

Avg. salary range

292,560 - 367,356KES/yr

Problem-Solving

63 job openings

Avg. salary range

80,000 - 90,000CAD/yr

data

63 job openings

Avg. salary range

15,130 - 19,794USD/yr

Negotiation

62 job openings

Avg. salary range

127,500 - 176,667KES/yr

Stakeholder Management

62 job openings

Avg. salary range

158,524 - 201,799USD/yr

Team Leadership

62 job openings

Avg. salary range

206,000 - 312,500USD/yr

performance

62 job openings

Avg. salary range

14,017 - 18,894USD/yr

operations

61 job openings

Avg. salary range

10,259 - 13,337USD/yr

Customer Service

59 job openings

Avg. salary range

70,821 - 99,887USD/yr

Healthcare Providers

59 job openings

Mount

57 job openings

Security

57 job openings

professional

57 job openings

Avg. salary range

15,130 - 19,794USD/yr

workday

57 job openings

CRM

56 job openings

Avg. salary range

4,100,000 - 4,200,000KES/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.