But now, the houses, which they have lived in for years, are set for an upgrade with a vision to make them home owners in the noble low-cost affordable housing project mooted by President Uhuru Kenyatta. Kenya’s Affordable Housing Programme (AHP) was launched in December 2017 by President Kenyatta as one of the national government’s four pillars of growth. The Kisumu Housing Project comes at a time when the city's bulging population is continuing to pile pressure on housing demand amid an acute shortage of low-cost houses. Subscribe to Our Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter and stay updated on the latest developments and special offers!