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Solutta

Stephen Lutta

@Solutta

Member

Kenyan citizen

Forum posts

20

Contacts

29

About me

Kenyan

Speaks English, Swahili, German, French(basic) and Arabic(basic).

Registration: 25 March 2010

About

I am a Kenyan architect working and Living in Nairobi at the moment. I have worked in Germany( Munich) and Dubai, UAE before. If you have a building project, interior design, or a concept you would like designed, please feel free to call me up.(inbox for phone contacts) I am looking to meet people and make friends, especially travel partners across east Africa. Call me anytime and we can organize for a trip over some coffee. If you want to know anything about Kenya, the U.A.E. or Germany I can offer a bit of insight as well. Hit me up on solutta{at} gmail.com or request my number via inbox
Interests: architecture, business, travelling, sport, aviation& music, Photography, painting

Occupation

I am Employed.

My expat journey

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Nairobi, Kenya

Since Jan 2014

Nairobi, Kenya

Garden City Development AEA office building Valley Road AVIC headquaters, Westlands UAP tower, Upper hill Britam Tower, Upperhill
Project Architect
Home! Building my country is fun! Call me if you need Construction consultation.
Traffic!!

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dec 2011 - May 2010

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Intern at Austin Smith Lloyd Architects
Architect
very upscale design work, nice culture,great travel 2 destinations,wonderful social interactions...especially during the Rugby Sevens tournament in December...
Religious reestrictions on socialising with locals

Nairobi, Kenya

Since Jan 2003

Nairobi, Kenya

studied and lived here since 2003 and have made it my home..love the place and plan to finally build my home here soon. loving the architecture also and the many shoot opportunities as the people of Kenya's capital slowly wake up to the arts and the benefits to the economy of art appreciation.
am an architect at Triad architects in Muthaiga and i also do photography on the side as well as manage a sports club
really awesome community and friendly people in most places and better than most other african destinations n terms of crime,traffic muddle as well as social events...
over valued property rates

Hamburg, Germany

Jan 2005 - Dec 2006

Hamburg, Germany

was on a student exchange and also did a project case study in my sector--architecture and arts.
student architect with bof architects
awesome!
culture too liberal

Kakamega, Kenya

Sept 1988 - Dec 2004

Kakamega, Kenya

Activity

Solutta
Solutta replied to a thread
10 years ago
DaveJones

Doing repairs around the home by DaveJones

I want to paint the interior of my house and do some repairs to cracked plaster / tiles I have been told that I need a permit to do this even though I will not be changing the house structure or outside appearance Is this true, if so anyone know ...

Solutta

Hi. There is no need to get a permit if its just a few walls etc. But you do need to get one for comprehensive interior works and alterations. Your contractor for that would advice you accordingly and the permit is not more than a few thousand ... Read More

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Solutta replied to a thread
10 years ago
Bellann

Advice on building along the coast by Bellann

Hi there! I'm looking to invest in Kenya and I'm starting to look at costs of constructing a holiday villa somewhere along the coast. Are there any builders, surveyors or even someone who's done a development of their own who could ...

Solutta

Copied from initial post: Hi Bellan, I am an Architect in Kenya, in Nairobi currently working on the Garden City Mall residences along Thika Road, having just opened the mall recently(at my day job) I have done a few buildings in and around ... Read More

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Solutta replied to a thread
10 years ago
wizzyinkenya

Kenya- new challenge, got more than i bargained for, now going alone! by wizzyinkenya

Hi I am Wizzy, (lets not go into the whys and wherefores of my name here!) I'm the sort of person who likes big challenges in life, and my husband and i had had the best of UK- we felt. Having visited Zambia on our honey moon, (home of my best ...

Solutta

Hi Cheryl This is a google maps link to the location of the town. https://www.google.com/maps/place/Sukuta+Lol+Marmar,+Kenya/@0.8753368,36.8079903,11.25z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x1786639d196b29fb:0xe9e1d64a4af59b33 Dont be detracted. Its a real town ... Read More

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Solutta replied to a thread
10 years ago
GEECEEMCD

AUSSIE LOOKING FOR EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN KENYA by GEECEEMCD

Greetings all I am seriously looking to move to move to Kenya maybe I am going through a midlife crisis but I have always been fascinated with Africa since I visited old Rhodesia as a little nipper I have had a varied work life BANKING AND FINANCE ...

Solutta

Hello GeeCee Unless you are looking for a serious pay-cut, I would suggest maybe you look at opportunities in Entrepreneurship, and setting up a business, especially to do with trade between the two countries. With your experience in Banking, ... Read More

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11 years ago
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Questions about housing in Nairobi by skehl

Hello, I am moving to Nairobi in the next week or two and am looking for a place to live. I do not think that I will be able to view apartments before I move in, since I am currently still in the US. Do you think it is okay to communicate with a ...

Solutta

Hello Skehl, I saw lhenao from Colombia, also a new expat in Nairobi post an ad here looking for a roomie to share her flat. look her up and send her a message. I think She would be your best bet, in the short run if you are looking to settle in, ... Read More

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Solutta replied to a thread
14 years ago
xzsawq21

Seeking advice/tips on mzungu-kenyan relationships by xzsawq21

Hello, I am a 20-something Canadian male from Toronto area working in Kenya. I've been here a number of months and recently met a Kenyan girl. I have travelled lots and always been wary of cross-cultural relationships due to all sorts of concerns: ...

Solutta

my thoughts exactly nessacv Read More

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Solutta replied to a thread
14 years ago
Scottishlass

Banda School Nairobi by Scottishlass

Can anyone give me some info on this school? Thanks

Solutta

its one of the best international schools in the country as at now. tell your friend to get there fast! Read More

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14 years ago
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Just moved to Nairobi - looking for friends by Heidrun

I moved to Nairobi three weeks ago and I am looking for friends :) Anyone out there?

Solutta

hej heidrun! ruf mal an wenn du frei bist und ausgehen moechte. Bin Kenianer, habe in Dland fur ein Jahr aber bin zurueck.Uebrigens, wo wohnst du? 0722871134 solutta@gmail.com Arch. Lutta Read More

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15 years ago
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How to make friends in Nairobi by expat.com

We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals or expatriates) when you're living in Nairobi :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Nairobi?? Thanks in ...

Solutta

start a group on face-book/twitter/here and post links/photos of your activities to people at your embassy as well as your colleagues pages..you'll soon have too many friends and activity partners!! Read More

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Solutta replied to a thread
15 years ago
MlleJo

Wedding Venue - Nairobi by MlleJo

Hi everyone, I am getting married in December and I would like your help on finding a wedding venue in Nairobi that will impress everyone. Does anyone know a hotel, guest house or other place with a "WOW" factor for a wedding? Thanks a lot for ...

Solutta

Windsor golf and country club karen Blixen Museum Naivasha Great rift lodge Mt Kenya Safari Lodge. best of the best. Regards ,Lutta...and hey send me an invitation. Bon Chance! solutta@gmail.com Read More

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Solutta replied to a thread
15 years ago
MariaMD

Hi from a Londoner coming to Nairobi! by MariaMD

My husband and I are moving to Nairobi as we have had enough of London life! Was born in Nairobi, went to Braeburn but moved to the UK when I was 10, so would like to make some friends and just network a little!

Solutta

welcome back to nrb hit me up on 022871134 Read More

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Solutta replied to a thread
15 years ago
Steved

Looking for an Interior Designer in Nairobi by Steved

I'm working in South Africa, and need an interior designer to work with for my house in Kitisuru. I haven't been there in a while, so would like to find someone who thinks they can give me a good quote on furnishings and stuff. Thanks Steve

Solutta

Hi I work with Triad Architects and Interior designers located at Muthaiga....send me an email and brief me on the amount of work you would like done then I shall get back to you with a quote from our Quantity surveyor as soon as possible. My email ... Read More