The 29 year old Emase who is returning from a long term knee injury said he is now gunning for the nationals as he seeks to make it to the national team for the World Championship.
“I have not competed for close to a year now and I am happy to back. I know the national championships will not be easy but I am ready for the challenge,” said Emase who trains in Town.
World Under-20 1500m champion George Manangoi competing as a guest won the first 1500m semi final crossing the finish line in 3:50.1 with his training mate Vincent Keter clinching the second semi final in 3:52.4.
Olympic Games 800m bronze medalist Margaret Nyairera sailed through to the finals of 200m after finishing second in heat one clocking 24.6. She would later finish third in 800m heats.
World 1500m silver medalist Timothy Cheruiyot cruised to an easy victory in 800m semi finals as he remained on track to defending his title tomorrow.
The two-day championship will end tomorrow as Prisons select their team for national championships cum trials for World Championships due for August 20-22 at the Nyayo National stadium.
