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 11,301 job listings - 2026
Top 39 Skills by Demand
Compliance
1,032 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,677 - 41,385USD/yr
Schema
978 job openings
Avg. salary range
62,956 - 81,569KES/yr
Microsoft Excel
498 job openings
Avg. salary range
69,546 - 96,755KES/yr
Competencies
491 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,371 - 13,745USD/yr
Communication
479 job openings
Avg. salary range
838,730 - 1,365,376USD/yr
Monthsofexperience: 36
395 job openings
Avg. salary range
48,232 - 66,715KES/yr
Monthsofexperience: 24
390 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,995 - 55,852KES/yr
Presentations
372 job openings
Mentoring
349 job openings
Health Care
333 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,520 - 19,384USD/yr
Data Analytics
327 job openings
Avg. salary range
25,000 - 27,917USD/yr
Audits
322 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,481 - 14,410USD/yr
Monthsofexperience: 1
292 job openings
Avg. salary range
23,523 - 38,523KES/yr
Project Management
292 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,151 - 13,196USD/yr
Monthsofexperience: 60
262 job openings
Avg. salary range
105,237 - 138,263KES/yr
Diversity
243 job openings
Time Management
228 job openings
Troubleshooting
221 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
Analytics
216 job openings
Monthsofexperience: 12
207 job openings
Avg. salary range
37,642 - 58,505KES/yr
Microsoft Excel
205 job openings
Supply Management
201 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
Business Development
197 job openings
Commissions
196 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,667 - 27,500USD/yr
CRM
193 job openings
Communication Skills
191 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,064,268 - 12,915,270USD/yr
Risk Management
188 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,315 - 13,802USD/yr
Stakeholder Management
187 job openings
Professional Development
185 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
Quality Assurance
181 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
Problem Solving
180 job openings
Avg. salary range
844,889 - 3,613,562USD/yr
Python
175 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,400 - 32,880KES/yr
AI
174 job openings
Customer Satisfaction
174 job openings
Cover Letters
156 job openings
Social Media
154 job openings
Corporate Risk
150 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,315 - 13,802USD/yr
Sustainability
146 job openings
Compliance
141 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,273,240 - 2,078,014GBP/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.