With the advantage, Kenya retreated to defensive mode to protect their lead as Tanzania pushed forward in search for a goal that was elusive, with the game ending 1-0 in favour of Kenya.
The two teams will have another go at each other when Tanzania hosts the second leg at the Azam Sports Complex in Dar es Salaam on Saturday, 14 February.
The aggregate victor will meet the winner between the Botswana and Cameroon tie in the final round, where the winner will book a place in the World Cup scheduled for 5-27 September in Poland.
Kenya Starting X1: Christine Adhiambo, Pearl Olesi, Elizabeth Mideva, Valarie Nekesa, Diana Ochol, Elizabeth Ochaka, Lorna Faith, Sharon Vidah, Lorine Ilavonga, Fasila Adhiambo ©, Sheryl Triza.
Tanzania Starting XI: Nusra Hamisi, Hasnath Ubamba, Mary Arone, Yasinta Joseph, Asha Omary, Alia Fikiri, Lidya Maxmillan, Diana William, Esther Maseke, Jamila Rajabu, Winifrida Castor ©.
