The ASAL Humanitarian Network (AHN), with funding from Oxfam and its affiliates, implemented a two-round multi-purpose cash transfer (MPCT) programme to support vulnerable households affected by drought in Garissa, Isiolo, Marsabit, Samburu, Tana River, Turkana, and Wajir counties. The programme, implemented through eight local partners—TUPADO, WASDA, ALDEF, PGI, PACIDA, SWT, SND, and MID-P—reached 4,991 households between November 2021 and January 2022.

The endline assessment, conducted by IMPACT Initiatives, shows a marked improvement in household food security and wellbeing indicators:

• Food Consumption Score (FCS): acceptable levels rose from 11.8% to 46.1%.

• Household Dietary Diversity Score (HDDS): high or medium diversity rose from 14.3% to 51.6%.

• Average monthly household income increased from KES 2,873 to KES 10,456, primarily driven by cash grants.

• Average monthly expenditure increased to KES 9,057, while the share spent on food declined from 61% to 55%, suggesting broader expenditure on health, education, and debt repayment.

Nearly 99.8% of households preferred mobile money transfers, and 99% were satisfied with the payment process. Complementary WASH kits and protection cash interventions enhanced household wellbeing, with 83% reporting daily access to water, 98% feeling safe at water points, and 86% of protection beneficiaries accessing community services.

Overall, the MPCT programme strengthened household purchasing power, improved dietary diversity, and supported community recovery. Beneficiaries recommended increasing transfer amounts, extending support duration, and complementing cash with livelihood assistance to build long-term resilience.