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 8,916 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
SCHEMA
513 job openings
Avg. salary range
62,140 - 79,888KES/yr
education-training
443 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,954 - 19,490USD/yr
training-certification
394 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,954 - 19,490USD/yr
Microsoft Excel
373 job openings
Avg. salary range
52,224 - 73,656KES/yr
ecology-environment
372 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
Compliance
359 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,345 - 49,772USD/yr
Microsoft Office
344 job openings
Avg. salary range
42,866 - 59,737KES/yr
Communication
291 job openings
Avg. salary range
184,065 - 259,635USD/yr
clubs-organizations
287 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,481 - 14,410USD/yr
Talent Management
282 job openings
monthsOfExperience: 36
238 job openings
Avg. salary range
46,034 - 63,190KES/yr
monthsOfExperience: 24
233 job openings
Avg. salary range
38,299 - 58,053KES/yr
Financial Services
205 job openings
Avg. salary range
142,200 - 213,400USD/yr
competencies
175 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,317 - 13,804USD/yr
monthsOfExperience: 60
175 job openings
Avg. salary range
178,372 - 227,085KES/yr
external-workforce
170 job openings
Python
162 job openings
Avg. salary range
53,000 - 143,850USD/yr
microsoft-excel
157 job openings
Manufacturing
147 job openings
Avg. salary range
46,040 - 63,305USD/yr
Marketing
145 job openings
Consulting
139 job openings
Avg. salary range
97,500 - 117,500USD/yr
monthsOfExperience: 12
136 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,785 - 56,908KES/yr
MS-DOS
135 job openings
Avg. salary range
368,199 - 437,857KES/yr
Problem Solving
135 job openings
Avg. salary range
108,398 - 148,331USD/yr
presentations
131 job openings
monthsOfExperience: 1
130 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,773 - 34,773KES/yr
mentoring
127 job openings
Communication Skills
126 job openings
Avg. salary range
463,631 - 661,383USD/yr
data-analytics
122 job openings
Avg. salary range
25,000 - 27,917USD/yr
ups
119 job openings
Data Analysis
117 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,680 - 123,950USD/yr
Logistics & Supply Chain
117 job openings
Reporting
117 job openings
Avg. salary range
47,366 - 63,030KES/yr
audits
116 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,481 - 14,410USD/yr
Accounting
115 job openings
project-management
115 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
Compliance
114 job openings
Avg. salary range
3,014,299 - 5,016,299GBP/yr
Microsoft PowerPoint
113 job openings
Avg. salary range
61,325 - 81,162KES/yr
health-care
112 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,617 - 17,923USD/yr
Project Management
110 job openings
Avg. salary range
57,333 - 80,240USD/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
105 job openings
105 job openings
Customer Service
103 job openings
Avg. salary range
49,801 - 72,707USD/yr
JavaScript
102 job openings
Avg. salary range
50,000 - 67,500EUR/yr
diversity
101 job openings
Scalability
100 job openings
Avg. salary range
181,667 - 233,333KES/yr
analytics
100 job openings
Python
97 job openings
Analytical Skills
96 job openings
Avg. salary range
159,525 - 207,389USD/yr
support
96 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,259 - 13,337USD/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.