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 12,435 job listings - 2026
Top 39 Skills by Demand
Schema
1,132 job openings
Avg. salary range
60,707 - 79,328KES/yr
Compliance
1,106 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,677 - 41,385USD/yr
Microsoft Excel
571 job openings
Avg. salary range
63,540 - 89,005KES/yr
Competencies
527 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,371 - 13,745USD/yr
Communication
482 job openings
Avg. salary range
903,951 - 1,472,369USD/yr
Monthsofexperience: 24
465 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,317 - 56,476KES/yr
Monthsofexperience: 36
453 job openings
Avg. salary range
49,159 - 67,416KES/yr
Presentations
414 job openings
Mentoring
394 job openings
Data Analytics
357 job openings
Avg. salary range
25,000 - 27,917USD/yr
Health Care
357 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,634 - 20,571USD/yr
Audits
349 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,481 - 14,410USD/yr
Project Management
319 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,151 - 13,196USD/yr
Monthsofexperience: 1
303 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,063 - 39,063KES/yr
Monthsofexperience: 60
295 job openings
Avg. salary range
107,009 - 142,180KES/yr
Diversity
266 job openings
Monthsofexperience: 12
266 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,974 - 58,470KES/yr
Time Management
248 job openings
Analytics
234 job openings
Troubleshooting
233 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
Supply Management
225 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
Stakeholder Management
222 job openings
Business Development
217 job openings
Commissions
215 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,667 - 27,500USD/yr
Microsoft Excel
204 job openings
CRM
203 job openings
Quality Assurance
203 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
Communication Skills
201 job openings
Avg. salary range
4,730,673 - 6,078,246USD/yr
Professional Development
201 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
Risk Management
198 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,315 - 13,802USD/yr
AI
189 job openings
Customer Satisfaction
186 job openings
Problem Solving
182 job openings
Avg. salary range
903,099 - 3,874,597USD/yr
Cover Letters
176 job openings
Social Media
173 job openings
Python
170 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,400 - 32,880KES/yr
Corporate Risk
170 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,315 - 13,802USD/yr
Cyber Intelligence
165 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,833 - 15,000CAD/yr
Networking Telecommunications
164 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.