The purpose of the study was to establish the factors affecting empowerment of women and girls in Kibera Constituency Makina Ward Nairobi City County.The study was guided by these research questions: How does unemployment affect empowerment of women and girls? To what extent do cultural barriers affect the empowerment of women and girls in Kibera? What are the effects of gender inequality in regards to the empowerment of women and girls? The study adopted descriptive survey design. The target population was 50 from where a sample of 50 was derived. Self-administered questionnaires were used to collect data.

The study established that most women were financially weak and were struggling to meet their financial obligations due to lack of employment and gender inequality. The study also revealed that gender stereotyping, early marriages and women oppression were negatively affecting women empowerment. Further, the study noted that women had fewer opportunities in life compared to men as they were paid lower wages compared to men, their rights were not being met, they were relegated to household chores while their empowerment policies were not being implemented. The study recommended that the government should come up with policies that empower women and make sure they are implemented.