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.