Nairobi-based content creator Rodgers Oloo Magudha, popularly known as the Nairobi Birdman, has shared a cryptic message on social media days after Nairobi County Chief Officer for Citizen Engagement Geoffrey Mosiria asked him to surrender the wild birds he lives with to the government.

In a post shared on Tuesday in his Facebook account.

  "Not everyone understands my world, but the birds do." 

The brief statement appeared to resonate with many of his followers, with hundreds taking to the comments section to express support while others urged him to comply with wildlife authorities.

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The post comes amid an ongoing public debate over Birdman's unusual relationship with wild birds, particularly marabou storks and crows, which frequently appear in his videos and are seen feeding alongside him.

Mosiria's directive

The latest developments follow remarks by Geoffrey Mosiria who recently directed Birdman to surrender the birds to the relevant government authorities or the nearest national park.
Geoffrey Mosiria // Facebook
Mosiria's intervention came after concerns were raised by medical professionals over the potential health risks associated with sharing living spaces and meals with wild scavenger birds.
Dr Dennis Miskellah, Deputy Secretary-General of the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU), publicly urged health authorities to intervene, warning that close interaction with wild birds could expose both Birdman and the public to zoonotic diseases—illnesses that spread between animals and humans.
Mosiria later gave Birdman a 24-hour ultimatum to surrender the birds or seek assistance from county forestry officials, saying the matter involved both public health and wildlife conservation.
"The issue is about public safety and the proper management of wildlife," Mosiria said while issuing the directive.

Birdman stood his ground

Before sharing his latest Facebook message, Birdman had already rejected calls to part ways with the birds.
In a video responding to Mosiria, he accused the county official of ignoring him during the difficult years when he lived on Nairobi's streets.
"I am a scavenger myself. I have been eating and living with birds for years, and I have never been sick," Birdman said.
He maintained that the birds have become part of his identity and daily life, insisting that few people understand the bond he has developed with them.
His latest Facebook post appears to reinforce that position, suggesting he feels a stronger connection with the birds than with many people around him.

Mixed reactions from Kenyans

Birdman's post quickly attracted hundreds of reactions from Facebook users, with opinions sharply divided.
Rodgers Oloo Magudha, popularly known as the Nairobi Birdman // Facebook
Among those who commented were:
  • Faith Achieng:"Keep being yourself. Not everyone will understand your passion."
  • Brian Otieno:"The birds chose you for a reason. Stay strong."
  • Mercy Wanjiru:"Please also listen to health experts. Your safety matters."
  • Kevin Mwangi:"Your content is unique, but make sure you're safe."
  • Lydia Atieno:"I don't think Mosiria is your enemy. Just follow the law and continue inspiring people."
Others joked that the birds appeared more loyal than many human friends, while some supported the county's intervention, arguing that wildlife should remain in their natural habitat.

A debate beyond social media

The exchange between Birdman and Mosiria has sparked wider conversations online about wildlife conservation, public health and the limits of human interaction with wild animals.