Kenya Boys beat Tanzania 95-81 in their second FIBA Under-18 Africa Zone 5 Championship game at the Lugogo Indoor Arena in Kampala, Uganda on Monday.
The Kenyans, who suffered an 81-52 thumping at the hands of Rwanda, got off to a bright first quarter, leading 29-17.
The Tanzanians closed in 20-18 in the third but Kenya stretched the lead to 26-20 in the third. The losers took the fourth 26-20.
Powell Owibo powered Kenya's onslaught with 23 points. Patrick Githura nailed 20, Remugius Tero shot 16 and Ryan Otieno added 15.
Kenya girls had a torturous afternoon as they were humiliated 97-45 by host Uganda, who stamped their authority from the onset.
Resty Nanangwe led the home girls, who were urged on by their fans with 23 points. With 1:21 minutes left to play, Uganda were up 97-45.
The Ugandans then went full throttle, attacking Kenya as they looked to bag a century mark that just fell short by three points.
Kenya, who downed Tanzania 57-47 in their opener, were led by Valentine Korir who hit the only double figure of 14 points.
Wednesday Fixtures
Kenya v Rwanda (Girls)
Rwanda v Tanzania (Boys)
Tanzania v Uganda (Girls)
Uganda v Kenya (Boys)
