Nairobi man shares home with rescued birds

No Comment Video. Nairobi man shares home with rescued birds Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 08/07/2026 - 0:56 GMT+2 Nairobi's 'Birdman' Rodgers Magutha rescues injured birds and lives with them, while defending his unusual bond with wildlife and conservation work. Rodgers Oloo Magutha, known as Nairobi's 'Birdman', has gained attention for rescuing injured birds and sharing his home with them. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The video shows him collecting recyclable materials at a Nairobi dumpsite, caring for birds at home and feeding them. Black kites, ibises, pigeons and other birds move freely around him as he explains his mission to protect and release them when they are ready. Magutha says he has rescued more than 20 birds and wants to raise awareness about conservation through his unusual bond with wildlife. His videos have attracted attention online, but his close contact with wild birds has also raised concerns among health officials over possible disease risks. Magutha rejects the criticism, saying the birds are cared for and that his work shows humans and nature can coexist. Animals Africa Kenya Top stories Now playing Next Nairobi man shares home with rescued birds Now playing Next Argentina fans sing and dance after dramatic World Cup comeback against Egypt Now playing Next Tibetan activists detained outside Chinese Embassy in New Delhi Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | July 6th, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next Third tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours, UKMTO says Now playing Next Goats roam free in this French Alpine village Now playing Next Macron tours Damascus' Umayyad Mosque during Syria visit Now playing Next Switzerland’s solar railway has been a success. What happens next? Now playing Next 'Restraining order needed,' Trump says of Meloni ahead of NATO summit Now playing Next Belgium thrashes USA, setting up World Cup quarterfinal against Spain Now playing Next Ukrainian agent confesses to killing woman suspected of Monaco bombing Now playing Next European Parliament to ask for probe into FIFA boss Infantino Now playing Next Ratify Mercosur or risk losing South America to China, Uruguay warns EU Now playing Next European Parliament triggers procedure to ban Alternative for Germany’s EU party Now playing Next Trump revives his call for US to 'control' Greenland Now playing Next Nigel Farage says he's resigning as MP and will run in 'people vs. the establishment' by-election ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Argentina fans gather in Atlanta for traditional World Cup 'banderazo' No Comment San Fermín festival begins with Pamplona's famous bull run No Comment Giant Lego World Cup trophy unveiled in New York No Comment Artists create giant sea animals from sand Europe News NATO must become more European to reduce reliance on US security, von der Leyen and Rutte say Silk Road Adventures Horses, heritage and a new generation of riders Europe News Le Pen to run for president after French court upholds fraud conviction Europe News Ukrainian agent confesses to killing woman suspected of Monaco bombing, security service says Europe News European Parliament approves free cabin luggage and new delay compensation rules for air passengers Europe News European Parliament to ask for probe into FIFA boss Infantino over Balogun red card Cinema Dustin Hoffman and Maggie Gyllenhaal honoured at Karlovy Vary Film Festival opening ceremony The Cube Has online shopping from outside the EU become more expensive? ADVERTISEMENT Europe Today Euro area 'under strain' as recession risks loom Markets Samsung loses over $100bn in market value despite record AI-driven profit Europe Today NATO to put pressure on allies not stepping up, warns Dutch minister Sport US fans react as Belgium ends World Cup dream Syria At least 18 wounded in Damascus blasts during Macron visit, Syrian officials say Europe in Motion When do you need to hand in a sick note in Europe and which sick pay systems are the most generous? Europe Today Watch: Planning to visit Europe this summer? The new Entry/Exit System means longer queues China Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong set for September sentencing in second national security case ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT