A dramatic second half saw Kenya earn one point late on in extra time with a late equalizer from William Lenkupae.
Earlier on, Gambia had taken a 2:0 lead at 60th minute, but Michael Ollunga scored a penalty in the 69th minute to make it 2:1.
A brilliant move by Mohammed Bajaber saw him equalize at the 76th minute to bring Kenya level.

A moment of counter attack in the 80th minute saw Kenya squander a chance to go in front. At the 86th minute, Gambia scored an easy goal from a mistake by the Kenyan defense.
However, a long throw at the death by Otieno provided a chance for Kenya to equalize.
Kenya hosts Gabon on Sunday 23rd at Nyayo stadium, Nairobi.