Orkoiyot

An Orkoiyot is the supreme chief of the Nandi people of Kenya. As the Nandi have a dual administrative system, the Orkoiyot is the chief spiritual leader and also has the authority to make decisions regarding security, involving the waging of war. Orkoiyot does not manage the affairs of everyday life, which are handled by the Kiruogik, who are the representatives of the people. The office of Orkoiyot is hereditary, and members are drawn from a warrior class believed to be of Maasai origin.