KEY MESSAGES
- At the time of the endline data collection, findings indicate an improvement in economic well-being among households (HHs). The average HH income increased from 5,400 KES to 13,810 KES, but remains below the Minimum Expenditure Basket (MEB) of 17,430 KES.
Debt levels significantly reduced, with 45% of HHs now debt-free compared to 99% at baseline. - The food security status of the households (HHs) improved after the intervention. The proportion of HHs with an Acceptable Food Consumption Score (FCS) increased from 39% to 52%, while HH with poor FCS dropped from 9% to 3%. However, 19% of HHs still experience moderate hunger.
- Despite the intervention, more than half (66%) of the HHs were found to be engaging in either emergency, crisis or stress coping strategies. While overall coping strategies have reduced, 6% of HHs now rely on emergency-level strategies, up from 3% at baseline.
- This indicates that these HHs remain highly vulnerable and are likely to exhaust their limited resources to meet basic needs that undermine their overall resilience.
- Beneficiaries reported high satisfaction with the cash transfer program, with 100% feeling safe during distribution.