Malkia's journey towards redemption painted a picture of vibrant hues of sheer excellence.
The champions got their campaign for the tenth African Nations Championship title off to a perfect start as they saw off Rwanda 3-0 (25-16, 25-20, 25-17) at the Palais Polyvalent des Sports.
Newbies Burkina Faso followed suit as Kenya picked an easy (25-10, 25-9, 25-10) win before dispensing Uganda in straight sets (25-14, 25-16, 25-14) to make it three wins in a row.
Kenya's first real test in the championship followed in Morocco but Malkia fought hard to keep their winning streak going by beating the North Africans 3-1.
Kenya claimed the first two sets 25-16 and 25-23 before losing the third 22-25 but recovered to claim the fourth 25-14
Lesotho was no match for the menacing Malkia Strikers as the Kenyans easily picked up a 3-0 (25-5, 25-8, 25-13) win in their final Group B match.
In the quarter-finals, Nigeria was humbled 3-0 (25-14, 25-17, 25-11) as Kenya qualified to play defending champions Cameroon in what was a repeat of the last three finals.
But like a wounded lion, Malkia came from behind to silence their bitter rivals Cameroon 3-1 (25-27, 25-14, 25-11, 25-18) at their own backyard.
As the final match dawned, anticipation hung in the air like a thousand butterflies fluttering.
The arena buzzed with electric energy, each heartbeat echoing the dreams of an entire nation as Kenya faced Egypt seeking to end their long title drought. Kenya had last clinched the title (ninth title) in 2015 in Nairobi under the celebrated coach David Lung'aho.
And a well-oiled Luizomar de Moura-led side delivered the eagerly awaited trophy in style.
Their triumph was a tapestry woven from threads of perseverance, teamwork, and sheer brilliance with a perfect blend of youth and experienced players.
Save for Moim, Trizah Atuka, Edith Wisa and Aggripina Kundu, most of the players were winning the continental title for the first time.
"This is a result of sheer hard work. I am proud of the ladies' commitment since we started the journey three years ago. Today, they showed that Kenya is back as the top team in Africa. Not only in ranking but also as champions of Africa," said Luizomar, who is the head of the FIVB-recommended technical bench.
As they held the trophy aloft, the radiance of their achievement illuminated not just the court, but the hearts of every fan who had stood by them, sharing in their triumph as if it were their own.