Butere Girls, Dr Aggrey, and Ng'iya Girls secured victories in their opening basketball matches at the East Africa Secondary School Games in Kakamega. Butere Girls initiated their campaign with a 68-49 win over Gahini Girls from Rwanda, while Dr Aggrey defeated Uganda's Seetah 64-40.

• Butere Girls overcame a 33-25 halftime deficit to win 68-49.
• Coach Chris Odeke praised Butere Girls' second-half adaptation.
• Dr Aggrey led 41-24 at halftime against Seetah.
• Coach Robert Aran highlighted Dr Aggrey's strong start with a full roster.
• In 3x3 basketball, Ng'iya Girls debuted with a 17-12 win over St Mary's Kitende (Uganda).