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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 10,087 job listings - 2026

Top 50 Skills by Demand

SCHEMA

607 job openings

Avg. salary range

61,536 - 80,000KES/yr

education-training

506 job openings

Avg. salary range

13,508 - 18,848USD/yr

training-certification

464 job openings

Avg. salary range

13,508 - 18,848USD/yr

ecology-environment

440 job openings

Avg. salary range

10,493 - 14,099CAD/yr

Microsoft Excel

418 job openings

Avg. salary range

49,072 - 69,921KES/yr

Compliance

407 job openings

Avg. salary range

36,345 - 49,772USD/yr

Microsoft Office

377 job openings

Avg. salary range

42,155 - 58,591KES/yr

Communication

372 job openings

Avg. salary range

1,309,380 - 2,072,627USD/yr

clubs-organizations

322 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

269 job openings

Avg. salary range

36,671 - 55,752KES/yr

monthsOfExperience: 36

265 job openings

Avg. salary range

44,797 - 62,297KES/yr

Financial Services

217 job openings

Avg. salary range

142,200 - 213,400USD/yr

competencies

202 job openings

Avg. salary range

10,317 - 13,804USD/yr

external-workforce

187 job openings

monthsOfExperience: 60

186 job openings

Avg. salary range

173,272 - 220,688KES/yr

Problem Solving

179 job openings

Avg. salary range

846,977 - 1,511,163USD/yr

Python

172 job openings

Avg. salary range

53,000 - 143,850USD/yr

Communication Skills

169 job openings

Avg. salary range

453,491 - 639,597USD/yr

microsoft-excel

164 job openings

presentations

157 job openings

Project Management

153 job openings

Avg. salary range

2,949,886 - 4,737,343JPY/yr

Marketing

152 job openings

monthsOfExperience: 12

150 job openings

Avg. salary range

37,939 - 58,294KES/yr

MS-DOS

148 job openings

Avg. salary range

321,287 - 384,600KES/yr

Manufacturing

146 job openings

Avg. salary range

46,040 - 63,305USD/yr

mentoring

146 job openings

monthsOfExperience: 1

146 job openings

Avg. salary range

21,923 - 36,923KES/yr

Consulting

145 job openings

Avg. salary range

3,082,500 - 4,932,500JPY/yr

audits

139 job openings

Avg. salary range

10,481 - 14,410USD/yr

data-analytics

138 job openings

Avg. salary range

25,000 - 27,917USD/yr

Data Analysis

135 job openings

Avg. salary range

2,023,201 - 3,235,891USD/yr

Compliance

134 job openings

Avg. salary range

1,577,850 - 2,582,833GBP/yr

health-care

126 job openings

Avg. salary range

14,617 - 17,923USD/yr

project-management

126 job openings

Avg. salary range

10,152 - 13,198USD/yr

Accounting

124 job openings

Reporting

124 job openings

Avg. salary range

2,186,319 - 2,985,447KES/yr

Microsoft PowerPoint

122 job openings

Avg. salary range

66,178 - 88,811KES/yr

ups

121 job openings

Analytical Skills

120 job openings

Avg. salary range

171,442 - 208,708GBP/yr

Collaboration

118 job openings

Avg. salary range

895,764 - 1,426,487USD/yr

Customer Service

117 job openings

Avg. salary range

49,268 - 71,015USD/yr

Education

117 job openings

Avg. salary range

90,776 - 138,348AUD/yr

Logistics & Supply Chain

117 job openings

Sales

112 job openings

Avg. salary range

2,840,000 - 6,150,000JPY/yr

analytics

112 job openings

Training

110 job openings

Avg. salary range

58,219 - 95,467USD/yr

Interpersonal Skills

109 job openings

Avg. salary range

66,803 - 85,654USD/yr

JavaScript

108 job openings

Avg. salary range

50,000 - 67,500EUR/yr

diversity

108 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.