Women empowerment has been highly affected by socioeconomic challenges that has resulted to stagnation or delay of implementation of activities or programs that empower women. Some of the socioeconomic challenges include cultural barriers, domestic violence, economic status and so on. The socioeconomic challenges affect areas such as education, economy and health status of most women. The study was conducted in Mathira East Constituency, Nyeri County, Kenya. The respondents required for the study were women ranging from the age of eighteen years and above. Yamane’s formula was used to determine the number of respondents fit for the study. After the calculation, the respondents were three hundred and ninety-seven, inclusive of the elderly, primary school girls and children. Afterwards, the number of respondents that we settled on was one hundred and fifty participants. Questionnaires were the research instrument that was used mostly in the study and was formulated in close ended format. Descriptive research design was used for data analysis. Findings reveal significant obstacles such as cultural constraints, high rate of domestic violence, and poor economic status, which hinder women's progress. The study highlights the necessity for support structures and policy interventions to address the obstacles. Conclusions highlight the need for financial stability through development for assistance programs, holistic GBV prevention, and women political empowerment. The recommendations emphasize on implementing assistance programs for women, GBV support services, political reforms, and gender-specific poverty alleviation measures. Future research should focus on occupational segregation, economic vulnerabilities, comprehensive GBV studies, political participation barriers, and gendered approaches to poverty reduction.