Kisumu RFC players duirng a training session. [Washington Onyango,Standard]

Pirates started brightly, with former Kabras Sugar star Kelly Akengo slotting two early penalties for a 6-0 lead.

However, Kisumu found their rhythm, with Victor Otieno finishing a well-worked move for their first try, though the conversion was missed.

 Kisumu RFC in action against South Coast Pirates. [Washington Onyango,Standard]

Gibson Perez added the bonus-point try after patient build-up play, and Dennis Makanji capitalized on a charge-down to extend the lead further. Former Koyonzo High School standout Branton Lusisa capped off the victory with a debut try, sealing the emphatic 38-9 win.

Saturday's Kenya Cup Results

KCB 77-22 Mwamba

Kabras Sugar 45-5 Strathmore Leos

Kenya Harlequin 48-12 Impala RFC

Nondies 23-3 Blak Blad

Menengai Oilers 32-12 Nakuru RFC

Kisumu RFC 38-9 South Coast Pirates