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 8,813 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
SCHEMA
513 job openings
Avg. salary range
62,140 - 79,888KES/yr
education-training
429 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,954 - 19,490USD/yr
training-certification
380 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,954 - 19,490USD/yr
Microsoft Excel
374 job openings
Avg. salary range
52,224 - 73,656KES/yr
ecology-environment
362 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
Microsoft Office
346 job openings
Avg. salary range
42,866 - 59,737KES/yr
Compliance
343 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,345 - 49,772USD/yr
Communication
292 job openings
Avg. salary range
184,065 - 259,635USD/yr
Talent Management
282 job openings
clubs-organizations
276 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,481 - 14,410USD/yr
monthsOfExperience: 36
238 job openings
Avg. salary range
46,034 - 63,190KES/yr
monthsOfExperience: 24
233 job openings
Avg. salary range
38,299 - 58,053KES/yr
Financial Services
205 job openings
Avg. salary range
142,200 - 213,400USD/yr
monthsOfExperience: 60
175 job openings
Avg. salary range
178,372 - 227,085KES/yr
competencies
168 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,317 - 13,804USD/yr
external-workforce
164 job openings
Python
162 job openings
Avg. salary range
53,000 - 143,850USD/yr
microsoft-excel
154 job openings
Manufacturing
147 job openings
Avg. salary range
46,040 - 63,305USD/yr
Marketing
145 job openings
Consulting
139 job openings
Avg. salary range
97,500 - 117,500USD/yr
monthsOfExperience: 12
137 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,785 - 56,908KES/yr
MS-DOS
136 job openings
Avg. salary range
368,199 - 437,857KES/yr
Problem Solving
135 job openings
Avg. salary range
108,398 - 148,331USD/yr
monthsOfExperience: 1
130 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,773 - 34,773KES/yr
Communication Skills
128 job openings
Avg. salary range
463,631 - 661,383USD/yr
presentations
125 job openings
mentoring
122 job openings
data-analytics
119 job openings
Avg. salary range
25,000 - 27,917USD/yr
Data Analysis
118 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,680 - 123,950USD/yr
ups
118 job openings
Logistics & Supply Chain
117 job openings
Reporting
117 job openings
Avg. salary range
47,366 - 63,030KES/yr
Accounting
115 job openings
Compliance
114 job openings
Avg. salary range
3,014,299 - 5,016,299GBP/yr
Microsoft PowerPoint
114 job openings
Avg. salary range
61,325 - 81,162KES/yr
project-management
111 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,152 - 13,198USD/yr
Project Management
110 job openings
Avg. salary range
57,333 - 80,240USD/yr
audits
110 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,481 - 14,410USD/yr
health-care
109 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,617 - 17,923USD/yr
Customer Service
104 job openings
Avg. salary range
49,801 - 72,707USD/yr
104 job openings
JavaScript
102 job openings
Avg. salary range
50,000 - 67,500EUR/yr
diversity
101 job openings
microsoft-powerpoint
101 job openings
Scalability
100 job openings
Avg. salary range
181,667 - 233,333KES/yr
analytics
100 job openings
Python
97 job openings
Analytical Skills
96 job openings
Avg. salary range
159,525 - 207,389USD/yr
support
96 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,259 - 13,337USD/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.