Team Kenya began the Billie Jean King Cup campaign on a sound note after the demolition of Mauritius 3-0 at the Nairobi Club on Monday.
Led by skipper and African Games champion, Angela Okutoyi, the hosts made light work of the Indian Ocean Islanders as they look at gaining promotion to Group Two next year.
Cynthia Wanjala trounced Anna Siong 6-3, 6-1 in an evenly fought singles match.
Siong gave a good account of herself, mastering the murram surface but coming up short against the never-say-die Wanjala, who used powerful strokes to win the encounter.
It was smooth sailing for Okutoyi in the second singles match as she dispatched Jesoo Tejaswini 6-0,6-0.
In the doubles category, Rosehilda Asumwa and Alicia Owegi were too strong for Desaubin Reese and Jesoo Tejaswini, winning 6-1, 6-1.
Coach Francis Rogoi was delighted with the win but expects a stern test when they face off with Tunisia in their second match.
"The girls are in good shape but it's a long week. We take it one match at a time and keep on improving. There are no weak teams in this competition as everyone is looking for a ticket to Group 2.
In other results, South Africa, who were relegated from Group Two made a winning start with a 3-0 win over Namibia.
Zimbabwe edged Madagascar 2-1, Nigeria thrashed Uganda 3-0 while Botswana defeated Ghana 2-1.
