 Nandi County is home to many world record holders in athletics, including Kipchoge Keino, Henry Rono, Eliud Kipchoge, Pamela Jelimo, Janeth Jepkosgei, Moses Tanui, Julius Yego, Jairus Birech, Conseslus Kipruto and Bernard Lagat.There are 443 primary education schools and 80 secondary education schools in Nandi.Kapsabet Boys High school, situated in Kapsabet and founded in 1925, is a prominent national school.