Career
He missed the 2014 season. He also ran a best of 13:19.42 minutes for the 5000 metres – an event at which he placed third. He showed his ability over 3000 metres with a third-place finish at the London Grand Prix behind Mo Farah and Yenew Alamirew.
A runner-up finish behind Edwin Soi in the 5000 m at the 2015 Athletics Kenya World Championship Trials brought him selection for this first national team
3000 metres – 7:37.05 minimum (2015)
5000 metres – 13:19.42 minimum (2015)
10,000 metres – 27:59.7 minimum (2013)
10K run – 28:06 minimum (2013)
Half marathon – 63:55 minimum (2013).