The word "kenyapotamus" appears to be a portmanteau, formed by combining the words "Kenya" and "hippopotamus".
"Kenya" refers to the country located in East Africa, known for its diverse wildlife and natural habitats. The name "Kenya" itself is thought to originate from the Kamba or Kikuyu languages, where the term "Nyaga" or "Nyanza" refers to a water source or body of water, such as a lake.
"Hippopotamus" comes from the Greek words "hippos", meaning "horse", and "potamos", meaning "river". Therefore, the term refers to the "river horse", often associated with the large, semi-aquatic mammals found in Africa.