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 9,701 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
406 job openings
Avg. salary range
50,259 - 71,324KES/yr
ecology-environment
393 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
Compliance
378 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,345 - 49,772USD/yr
Communication
372 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,065,118 - 1,787,117USD/yr
Microsoft Office
367 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
284 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
216 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
Problem Solving
176 job openings
Avg. salary range
904,945 - 1,616,256USD/yr
Python
172 job openings
Avg. salary range
53,000 - 143,850USD/yr
external-workforce
172 job openings
Communication Skills
171 job openings
Avg. salary range
453,491 - 639,597USD/yr
microsoft-excel
159 job openings
Marketing
153 job openings
MS-DOS
146 job openings
Avg. salary range
321,287 - 384,600KES/yr
Manufacturing
146 job openings
Avg. salary range
46,040 - 63,305USD/yr
Project Management
146 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,816,875 - 4,834,125JPY/yr
Consulting
144 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
Compliance
136 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,577,850 - 2,582,833GBP/yr
Data Analysis
136 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,577,269 - 2,742,738USD/yr
presentations
136 job openings
Reporting
133 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
125 job openings
audits
124 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,481 - 14,410USD/yr
project-management
121 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
ups
121 job openings
Analytical Skills
119 job openings
Avg. salary range
171,442 - 208,708GBP/yr
Customer Service
119 job openings
Avg. salary range
47,988 - 70,021USD/yr
Microsoft PowerPoint
119 job openings
Avg. salary range
66,178 - 88,811KES/yr
Logistics & Supply Chain
117 job openings
health-care
115 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,617 - 17,923USD/yr
Sales
113 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,840,000 - 6,150,000JPY/yr
Collaboration
111 job openings
Avg. salary range
895,764 - 1,426,487USD/yr
Interpersonal Skills
111 job openings
Avg. salary range
66,803 - 85,654USD/yr
Training
111 job openings
Avg. salary range
58,219 - 95,467USD/yr
Education
107 job openings
Avg. salary range
90,776 - 138,348AUD/yr
JavaScript
106 job openings
Avg. salary range
50,000 - 67,500EUR/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
106 job openings
105 job openings
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.