Nandi County is Kenya’s athletics hub.It is home to tens of the world’s celebrated athletes, including world record breakers such as Pamela Jelimo, Janet Jepkosgei and the legendary athlete Kipchoge Keino. The 2,884 square kilometres ‘home of champions’ borders Baringo to the east, Vihiga and Kakamega to the west, Uasin Gishu to the north, Kisumu to the south and Kericho to the south-east. The county, which is also renowned for its thriving tea estates, is endowed with a beautiful topography that mainly consist of the scenic Nandi Hills. Nandi County Government Nandi County is divided into six constituencies namely; Mosop, Emgwen, Chesumei, Nandi Hills, Aldai and Tinderet. The constituencies are represented in the National Assembly by Hon.Vincent Tuwei (MP-Mosop), Hon. Alexander Kosgey (MP-Emgwen),Hon. Wilson Kogo (MP-Chesumei), Hon. Alfred Keter (MP-Nandi Hills), Hon.Cornelly Serem (MP-Aldai) and Hon. Julius Melly (MP-Tinderet). Other leaders include H.E Hon.Stephen K. Sang (the Governor), Lucy Mulili (County Commissioner), Hon. Samson Cherargei (Senator), Hon. Dr. Tecla Tum (Women Representative) and several members of the County Assembly. People of Nandi County Nandi County is home to over 752,965 people (50% male and 50% female), according to the 2009 National Census. The majority of people in the county are Nandi, a sub-group of the Kalenjin tribe of Kenya. The Nandi mainly practise subsistence agriculture and livestock rearing, although more people are now turning to cash crop farming (growing mostly tea and wheat) to supplement their income. Other communities living in Nandi include Kikuyu, Kisii and Luo – most of whom work on tea plantations and factories or employed by government and private companies such as Canken International. Because of its high altitude, Nandi County attracts a huge number of international athletes who come in for practise. They can be frequently seen running up and down the Nandi Hills. Duties and Responsibilities; Coordinate weights and measures services in the field to ensure effective service delivery and safe trade practices. Control or regulate the accuracy and manner of use of Weighing and Measuring equipment in use for trade;  Develop a public sensitization schedule to ensure that the public sensitization forum is well coordinated and effectively carried out. Ensure that before verification and stamping program is commenced, the necessary legal obligations are complied as provided in section 27 of the Weights and Measures Act. Receive and analyze all complaints under the weights and measures Act and ensure proper investigation Verify and stamp trader’s weighing and measuring equipment to ensure accuracy of quantities delivered. Sensitize on standards so as to create awareness among members of the public and consumers as to the need of using accurate measures. Investigate all complaints and prosecution of cores involving weighing, quality and origin of goods. Carry out research in specific areas of legal metrology and consumer protection Test samples for research analysis and articles submitted by the stakeholders and interest groups Control or regulate the sale of goods in terms of quantity i.e. Weight, Measures, or number of such goods as laid down in the regulations; Requirements for appointment For appointment to this grade, Candidates must have; Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Physics, Metrology, Computer Science or any Other related degree from a recognized university. Be a Gazetted inspector of weights and measures. Have relevant knowledge in legal metrology.