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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 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

whatsapp

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.