Indian magician Sunil Chhetri put Kenya to the sword once more after scoring a first-half brace to condemn Kenya to another defeat in the final of the Intercontinental Cup.
The Mumbai Football Arena contest saw the talismanic Indian get on the scoresheet as early as the eighth minute when he found the back of the net from close range.
He had another chance to double the lead in the 23d minute but custodian Patrick Matasi did well to keep out his attempt.
He completed his brace two minutes before the half-hour mark.
It means the striker has now scored four goals against Kenya in just two games.
India's joy was bitter aloes to Harambee Stars who had done all they could to reach the final.
Kenya coach Sebastien Migne had raised his standards and was going for nothing less than a win.
It was unfortunate for the Belgian who had hoped to finish with a medal in his debut tournament with the national team.
Kenya lost under similar circumstances on matchday two when Chhetri scored a brace on his 100th game for India.
Migne took a swipe at the 'pathetic' officiating that he said robbed Kenya of a pay for their toil.
A second place finish is not a bad start though but he will need to go back to the drawing board and come back stronger and better.