# Kenya hiring trends

> 3,333 new job posts in Kenya in the last 90 days from 403 companies: monthly volumes, top roles, hiring companies, remote share and salaries.

Page: https://jobdataapi.com/hiring-trends/country/kenya/
Updated: 2026-11-12
Source: jobdata API (https://jobdataapi.com/) - job posts sourced directly from company career sites, updated daily.

## Key numbers

- New job posts, last 30 days: 1,094
- New job posts, last 90 days: 3,333
- New job posts, last 12 months: 12,841
- Hiring companies, last 90 days: 403
- Remote or hybrid share, last 90 days: 15%
- Median advertised salary, last 12 months: $66,000 per year (USD; 443 job posts)

## In short

### How many jobs were posted in Kenya last month?

1,047 new job posts in October 2026, down 2% from the month before.

### Is hiring in Kenya going up or down?

New job posts in the last three completed months were up 7% compared with the three months before (3,399 vs. 3,187).

### Which roles are most in demand in Kenya?

Most job posts in the last 90 days: Manager (515), Specialist (291) and Engineer (239).

### Which companies are hiring the most in Kenya?

In the last 90 days: Amentum (236), Aga Khan University (98) and Tatu City (74).

### How common is remote work in Kenya?

15% of job posts in Kenya in the last 90 days offer remote or hybrid work.

### What is the median advertised salary in Kenya?

$66,000 per year (USD) across 443 job posts with disclosed pay in the last 12 months.

## New job posts per month

| Month | Job posts |
|---|---:|
| 2025-11 | 696 |
| 2025-12 | 965 |
| 2026-01 | 1137 |
| 2026-02 | 1012 |
| 2026-03 | 1291 |
| 2026-04 | 979 |
| 2026-05 | 1129 |
| 2026-06 | 1082 |
| 2026-07 | 976 |
| 2026-08 | 1287 |
| 2026-09 | 1065 |
| 2026-10 | 1047 |

## Top roles (last 90 days)

| Role | Job posts |
|---|---:|
| Manager | 515 |
| Specialist | 291 |
| Engineer | 239 |
| Analyst | 204 |
| Officer | 151 |
| Salesperson | 151 |
| Technician | 119 |
| Consultant | 102 |
| Operator | 84 |
| Supervisor | 77 |

## Companies with the most posts (last 90 days)

| Company | Job posts |
|---|---:|
| Amentum | 236 |
| Aga Khan University | 98 |
| Tatu City | 74 |
| M-KOPA | 66 |
| UNICEF | 64 |
| Africa Global Logistics | 55 |
| Absa Group | 47 |
| World Vision | 47 |
| KCB Group | 45 |
| Amref Health Africa | 42 |

## Top industries (last 90 days)

| Name | Job posts |
|---|---:|
| Non-profit Organizations | 519 |
| Staffing and Recruiting | 351 |
| Financial Services | 298 |
| Defense and Space Manufacturing | 258 |
| Hospitals and Health Care | 91 |
| International Affairs | 83 |
| Real Estate | 78 |
| IT Services and IT Consulting | 76 |
| Technology, Information and Internet | 73 |
| Internet Marketplace Platforms | 69 |

## Query this data

```bash
curl -H "Authorization: Api-Key YOUR_API_KEY" "https://jobdataapi.com/api/jobs/?country_code=KE&max_age=30"
```

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## Notes

Counts cover jobs from active companies by publish date; monthly numbers are completed calendar months.