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KEY MESSAGES
• At the time of the endline, the key findings indicated a positive economic impact of the cash assistance among households (HHs). Across all target counties (Baringo, Garissa, Marsabit, and Tana River), the average HH income had increased, leading to a reduction in the average HH debt and improved access to essential services and basic needs.
• Compared to the baseline, the endline findings showed improvements in the Household Hunger Scale (HHS) for all counties and in the Reduced Coping Strategy Index (rCSI) for all counties except Garissa. However, all key indicators of food security remain concerning in all counties.
• All HHs reported that the cash assistance met their needs and preferences. This implies that the cash assistance was well-suited to the local context.
CONTEXT & RATIONALE
The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), classified Marsabit in Phase 3 (Crisis) whilst Baringo, Garissa and Tana River were classified as Phase 2 (Stress) at the end of January 2024. Over the October-November-December (OND) 2023 'short rains' season, the counties received above average rainfall leading to flooding in most parts of the counties. The floods led to thousands of people and HHs being displaced, loss of lives, livestock washed away, and infrastructure and roads damaged. The death toll in Kenya from the El Nino-induced floods surged to 160, with nearly 55,575 HHs having been displaced as at end of April 2024.