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 9,089 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
SCHEMA
473 job openings
Avg. salary range
62,459 - 79,583KES/yr
education-training
356 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,954 - 19,490USD/yr
Microsoft Excel
342 job openings
Avg. salary range
54,843 - 76,582KES/yr
planning-and-design
332 job openings
Avg. salary range
26,392 - 39,341USD/yr
Microsoft Office
318 job openings
Avg. salary range
44,358 - 61,350KES/yr
training-certification
303 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,954 - 19,490USD/yr
ecology-environment
291 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
Compliance
287 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,098 - 15,341USD/yr
policies-and-practices
284 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,244 - 19,304USD/yr
Talent Management
282 job openings
reporting-and-disclosure
274 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,826 - 16,808USD/yr
clubs-organizations
230 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,481 - 14,410USD/yr
monthsOfExperience: 36
228 job openings
Avg. salary range
45,833 - 63,148KES/yr
planning-and-forecasting
228 job openings
Avg. salary range
26,392 - 39,341USD/yr
testing-and-analysis
223 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,190 - 22,455USD/yr
monthsOfExperience: 24
220 job openings
Avg. salary range
40,366 - 60,711KES/yr
Financial Services
197 job openings
Avg. salary range
142,200 - 213,400USD/yr
state-local-municipal
197 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,196 - 22,971USD/yr
visual-art-design
188 job openings
Communication
181 job openings
Avg. salary range
182,594 - 258,968USD/yr
assessment-assessment-tools
165 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,285 - 19,724USD/yr
youth-organizations-resources
165 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
monthsOfExperience: 60
162 job openings
Avg. salary range
196,753 - 249,758KES/yr
Python
149 job openings
Avg. salary range
53,000 - 143,850USD/yr
laws-and-regulations
149 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,211 - 18,508USD/yr
Manufacturing
145 job openings
Avg. salary range
46,040 - 63,305USD/yr
microsoft-excel
145 job openings
Consulting
137 job openings
monthsOfExperience: 12
136 job openings
Avg. salary range
38,190 - 58,508KES/yr
external-workforce
135 job openings
competencies
134 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,317 - 13,804USD/yr
MS-DOS
130 job openings
Avg. salary range
399,780 - 474,617KES/yr
Marketing
129 job openings
recruiting-career-management
127 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,648 - 20,506USD/yr
Logistics & Supply Chain
117 job openings
ups
113 job openings
monthsOfExperience: 1
112 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,526 - 35,526KES/yr
logistics-and-procurement
111 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
trade-shows-events
106 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
presentations
105 job openings
Microsoft PowerPoint
103 job openings
Avg. salary range
65,800 - 86,328KES/yr
103 job openings
Accounting
102 job openings
mentoring
100 job openings
data-analytics
97 job openings
Avg. salary range
25,000 - 27,917USD/yr
health-care
97 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,617 - 17,923USD/yr
support
96 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,259 - 13,337USD/yr
JavaScript
95 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,000 - 45,000KES/yr
Market
95 job openings
Avg. salary range
27,500 - 37,500KES/yr
Scalability
95 job openings
Avg. salary range
177,500 - 225,000KES/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.