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 7,607 job listings - 2026
Top 41 Skills by Demand
Schema
616 job openings
Avg. salary range
63,087 - 79,821KES/yr
Compliance
552 job openings
Avg. salary range
32,151 - 43,409USD/yr
Microsoft Excel
412 job openings
Avg. salary range
53,137 - 75,292KES/yr
Monthsofexperience: 36
297 job openings
Avg. salary range
45,350 - 62,873KES/yr
Competencies
290 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,371 - 13,745USD/yr
Communication
282 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,423,841 - 2,253,330USD/yr
Monthsofexperience: 24
281 job openings
Avg. salary range
40,255 - 62,808KES/yr
Presentations
229 job openings
Monthsofexperience: 60
219 job openings
Avg. salary range
104,920 - 137,060KES/yr
Mentoring
215 job openings
Data Analytics
206 job openings
Avg. salary range
25,000 - 27,917USD/yr
Monthsofexperience: 1
201 job openings
Avg. salary range
23,400 - 38,400KES/yr
Health Care
190 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,862 - 19,780USD/yr
Audits
187 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,481 - 14,410USD/yr
Talent Management
185 job openings
Avg. salary range
4,500,000 - 6,000,000JPY/yr
Project Management
178 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
Python
174 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,000 - 29,800KES/yr
Monthsofexperience: 12
167 job openings
Avg. salary range
40,851 - 63,114KES/yr
Financial Services
154 job openings
Avg. salary range
142,200 - 213,400USD/yr
Microsoft Excel
149 job openings
Analytics
145 job openings
Troubleshooting
137 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
Diversity
133 job openings
Microsoft Powerpoint
125 job openings
Avg. salary range
67,060 - 88,930KES/yr
AI
125 job openings
Business Development
122 job openings
CRM
121 job openings
Ups
121 job openings
Problem Solving
116 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,240,416 - 6,729,584USD/yr
JavaScript
115 job openings
Avg. salary range
235,000 - 270,000EUR/yr
Social Media
113 job openings
Quality Assurance
111 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
Stakeholder Management
109 job openings
Communication Skills
107 job openings
Avg. salary range
9,390,788 - 12,066,069USD/yr
Commissions
106 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,667 - 27,500USD/yr
Cover Letters
105 job openings
Compliance
103 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,094,267 - 3,432,912GBP/yr
Microsoft PowerPoint
103 job openings
Risk Management
103 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,481 - 14,410USD/yr
102 job openings
Time Management
101 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.