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 12,360 job listings - 2026
Top 38 Skills by Demand
Schema
1,195 job openings
Avg. salary range
60,419 - 78,966KES/yr
Compliance
1,104 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,677 - 41,385USD/yr
Microsoft Excel
560 job openings
Avg. salary range
62,062 - 86,935KES/yr
Competencies
522 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,371 - 13,745USD/yr
Monthsofexperience: 24
480 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,010 - 56,041KES/yr
Communication
469 job openings
Avg. salary range
793,098 - 1,319,857USD/yr
Monthsofexperience: 36
459 job openings
Avg. salary range
48,834 - 66,870KES/yr
Presentations
417 job openings
Mentoring
394 job openings
Data Analytics
355 job openings
Avg. salary range
25,000 - 27,917USD/yr
Health Care
352 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,634 - 20,571USD/yr
Audits
349 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,481 - 14,410USD/yr
Monthsofexperience: 1
342 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,255 - 39,255KES/yr
Project Management
323 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,151 - 13,196USD/yr
Monthsofexperience: 60
312 job openings
Avg. salary range
103,101 - 137,702KES/yr
Monthsofexperience: 12
265 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,430 - 57,517KES/yr
Diversity
264 job openings
Time Management
252 job openings
Analytics
234 job openings
Troubleshooting
232 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
Stakeholder Management
220 job openings
Supply Management
218 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
Business Development
216 job openings
Commissions
215 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,667 - 27,500USD/yr
Quality Assurance
209 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
CRM
203 job openings
Microsoft Excel
201 job openings
Risk Management
199 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,315 - 13,802USD/yr
Professional Development
197 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
Communication Skills
196 job openings
Avg. salary range
5,108,948 - 6,565,968USD/yr
AI
190 job openings
Customer Satisfaction
186 job openings
Problem Solving
178 job openings
Avg. salary range
732,547 - 3,820,965USD/yr
Python
177 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,400 - 32,880KES/yr
Cover Letters
175 job openings
Social Media
173 job openings
Cyber Intelligence
164 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,833 - 15,000CAD/yr
Corporate Risk
163 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,315 - 13,802USD/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.