Facing last minute replacements Morocco, who were filling in for hosts Rwanda who were disqualified at the close of pool play, the Malkia Strikers went about their stuff in a business-like manner, posting a straight sets win over the North Africans.
They had began the campaign to secure their tenth title with a 0-3 loss to defending champions Cameroon on Sunday before recovering to defeat DR Congo and Tunisia by similar margins.
The record African champions defeated the North Africans in sets of 25-20, 25-19 and 25-21 to register their second win on the trot after starting with a 0-3 loss to defending champions Cameroon on Sunday.
Paul Bitok's charges have two more fixtures against Tunisia and Burundi that they will seek to win and qualify for the semifinals as they keep up their quest for a tenth overall title.
The Cameroonians were businesslike, cruising to a 3-0 win over the nine time champions in sets of 25-20, 25-21 and 25-19 in a clash that the Malkia Strikers simply couldn't garner a response.
The nine team tournament sees teams split in two pools. Kenya,Cameroon, Tunisia, DR Congo and Burundi make up Pool B with hosts Rwanda, Morocco, Senegal and Nigeria make up Pool A.
The Kenyans were granted a 25-0, 25-0,25-0 result against the Tanzanians and will now await the outcome of the Egypt -Morocco clash to determine if they qualify for the quarterfinals.
Kenya, who had earlier defeated seven time champions Egypt 3-2 in their opening encounter on Wednesday, stunned the North Africans by winning the first set 25-19.
The Wafalme Stars rallied from a loss in the opening set to defeat the seven time champions 3-2 in sets of 19-25, 25-22, 25-20, 18-25 and 15-12 to register their first ever win over the North Africans. Morocco and Tanzania are Kenya's other opponents in this pool.
The squad, which heads to Kigali minus Janet Wacu and Noela Murambi, will be out to reclaim the title that they lost to Cameroon in the 2019 edition of the tournament in Cairo, Egypt.
