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 15,172 job listings - 2026
Top 37 Skills by Demand
Schema
1,425 job openings
Avg. salary range
59,993 - 78,891KES/yr
Compliance
1,348 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,441 - 47,301USD/yr
Competencies
670 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,399 - 13,715USD/yr
Microsoft Excel
631 job openings
Avg. salary range
64,087 - 88,284KES/yr
Monthsofexperience: 24
581 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,156 - 53,898KES/yr
Presentations
538 job openings
Monthsofexperience: 36
535 job openings
Avg. salary range
50,427 - 69,291KES/yr
Monthsofexperience: 1
528 job openings
Avg. salary range
34,074 - 46,574KES/yr
Mentoring
498 job openings
Data Analytics
450 job openings
Avg. salary range
50,000 - 51,945USD/yr
Communication
443 job openings
Avg. salary range
752,160 - 1,251,661USD/yr
Audits
431 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,481 - 14,410USD/yr
Health Care
419 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,723 - 21,064USD/yr
Project Management
415 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,151 - 13,196USD/yr
Monthsofexperience: 60
372 job openings
Avg. salary range
106,108 - 142,471KES/yr
Diversity
348 job openings
Time Management
317 job openings
Monthsofexperience: 12
301 job openings
Avg. salary range
34,656 - 55,192KES/yr
Business Development
300 job openings
Troubleshooting
298 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
CRM
295 job openings
Analytics
288 job openings
Avg. salary range
100,000 - 100,000USD/yr
AI
284 job openings
Avg. salary range
100,000 - 100,000USD/yr
Stakeholder Management
279 job openings
Professional Development
270 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
Risk Management
268 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,315 - 13,802USD/yr
Supply Management
267 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
Quality Assurance
254 job openings
Avg. salary range
32,160 - 52,433INR/yr
Customer Satisfaction
252 job openings
Cover Letters
251 job openings
Networking Telecommunications
251 job openings
Commissions
250 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,667 - 27,500USD/yr
Cyber Intelligence
245 job openings
Avg. salary range
40,555 - 43,333CAD/yr
Social Media
234 job openings
Sustainability
226 job openings
Corporate Risk
218 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,315 - 13,802USD/yr
Microsoft Excel
192 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.