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The 11.5 Percent Question: A Rent Ceiling Calibrated to an Inflation Rate Addis Ababa No Longer Has

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Addis Ababa has capped rent growth to 11.5% for the year. Urbanites are dealing with 15% food inflation wondering if the housing bureau can actually deliver on its promise.

July 27, 2026
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Munir Shemsu

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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Munir Shemsu

Munir S. Mohammed is a journalist, writer, and researcher based in Ethiopia. He has a background in Economics and his interest's span technology, education, finance, and capital markets. Munir is currently the Editor-in-Chief at Shega Media and a contributor to the Shega Insights team.

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