Empowering Female Entrepreneurs in Kibera through Economic Empowerment Programmes: A Qualitative Study from 2001 to 2001

Kibera, a densely populated informal settlement in Nairobi, Kenya, is home to numerous female entrepreneurs who face significant socioeconomic challenges. Qualitative data was collected through semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions with a purposive sample of female entrepreneurs from various sectors within Kibera. Female entrepreneurs reported increased access to capital, skills training, and networking opportunities, which significantly bolstered their business resilience and sustainability over the study period. The findings underscore the importance of tailored economic empowerment programmes in enhancing the entrepreneurial capabilities of women in marginalized communities. Policy makers should prioritise funding for targeted support initiatives that address specific needs and challenges faced by female entrepreneurs in Kibera. female entrepreneurship, economic empowerment, qualitative study, Kibera