Nairobi Man Walking With Hawk On His Head Amuses Kenyans: "The Real Hawker"

• A man has become the talk of Nairobi after he was spotted walking around town with a hawk perched on his shoulder and head
• The man, who identified himself as Nakuru Street Boy, introduced his feathered friend as Johnson the Hawk
• He explained that Johnson was not just a pet but his only true friend while emphasising their strong bond

In a city always bustling with life, an unusual sight has captivated the attention of many both online and offline.

Why was the man walking with a hawk?

A man known as Nakuru Street Boy has been seen walking around the Central Business District (CBD) of Nairobi with a hawk perched on his head, sparking amusement and curiosity.

The hawk, named Johnson, was described by the man as his only true friend.

The unusual pair was featured in a video posted on TikTok by user @umta254_, in which the man passionately talked about his bond with the hawk.

"Haezi enda mahali. Lazma tu akae na mimi (He can't go anywhere. He must stay with me)," he said.

Man says he hasn't taught hawk to fly

Nakuru Street Boy explained that Johnson’s loyalty was not due to any physical harm.

He dismissed rumours that he plucked Johnson’s wings to prevent the bird from flying away.

Instead, he clarified that Johnson could not fly off simply because he had not taught the hawk to fly away.

Their presence in the CBD has become a source of fascination and entertainment for many Nairobians.

The duo has become a sensation on social media. The video featuring Nakuri and Johnson has gone viral, with many expressing their amazement at the unusual friendship.

Netizens react to video of man with hawk

Comments and shares poured in, turning them into local celebrities.

solomonkipleting6 asked:

"Bro do you know the price of a trained Eagle !!???"

dad's sister shared:

"Met him jana in town ....i thought the hawk was ill."

Ice Zack Wangeci shared:

"Street boy upgraded from small City to the Capital City big buda na umshow angotee huyo mkuku wake."

Zizu said:

"Thank you for helping him.don’t give up.God is with you.We need more people like you.Next time add his number ,so that we can help ."

ianmaina887 wrote:

"Well well well that's how to go bro keeping helping the street kids they really need that, I hope he will feed the "Johnson the hawk"yuko njaa huyo."

Former street boy seeks to reunite with family

In a separate story, TUKO.co.ke reported David Ouma became a street boy in Kisumu at five and was raised in a children's home, which offered him refuge and a chance at a new life.

He is now a 20-year-old second-year student at Maseno University and has embarked on a search for his roots that reads like a script from a drama.

In an interview with TUKO.co.ke, Ouma explained that he couldn't remember much since he was still too young when the separation happened.

Proofreading by Otukho Jackson, a multimedia journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke