Nandi bear
| Creature information | |
|---|---|
| Other name(s) | Chemosit, Kerit, Koddoelo, Ngoelo, Ngoloko, Duba |
| Sub grouping | Bear |
| Origin | |
| Country | Kenya |
In east African folklore, the Nandi bear is a creature said to live in East Africa. It takes its name from the Nandi people who live in western Kenya, in the area the Nandi Bear is reported from. It is also known as Chemosit, Kerit, Koddoelo, Ngoloko, or Duba (which derives from the Arabic words dubb or d.abʕ / d.abuʕ for 'bear' and 'hyena' respectively).
The Samburu "Nkampit" appears also to be a version of this creature.