| Abstract: | The study conducted in Addis Ketema sub city, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia focuses on examining the impact
of cereal price inflation on food security of urban households. Cereal price inflation has emerged as
major challenges in Ethiopia, especially for urban households’ food security. However there is little
empirical evidence on how cereal price inflation impacts the urban f households’ food security. This
study aims to address this gap by analyzing the impact of cereal price inflation on food security of urban
household. By using simple random sampling the primary data was collected from 120 household
heads and analyzed by SPSS software. The result reveals that inflation in Ethiopia is driving up the
prices of essential items impacting the affordability and accessibility of cereals for households. Among
the respondents which counts 15 % were food secured, 6.67 % out of 120 households were severely
food insecure, 35.83 % were mildly food insecure and maximum members of households 42.5 % were
moderately food insecure. Factors such as housing situation, education levels, family size, and access
to social protection, income disparities, and expenditure patterns all play critical roles in determining
food security status of the respondents. Significant findings reveal that only higher education levels do
not always guarantee food security, challenging traditional beliefs. Housing situations play a pivotal
role, with households living in their own houses demonstrating higher food security. The study shows a
dynamic relationship between economic factors, coping strategies, and shifting dietary preferences,
shedding light on the nuanced factors influencing food security in urban environment. Addressing the
multifaceted challenges posed by economic factors, cereal price inflation, and varying dietary
preferences is key to enhancing food security among urban households in Addis Ketema sub-city,
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The study emphasizes the importance of targeted interventions, resilience
building strategies, and educational programs to promote healthier food security outcomes |
