What year was I born if I am 4? #
You were born in 2022 • Gen Alpha ('Uhuru Babies')
* If you haven't celebrated your birthday yet, you were probably born in 2021.
Personal Life History: Born in 2022 #
The Kenyan Story: Ruto won the election by 50.49% — Raila went to court, lost, and congratulated him a few months later
Global Scene: Significant global advancements
Kenya was led by Uhuru Kenyatta / William Ruto at the time.
Cultural & Economic Context #
Where Were You in School? #
Relive the moments that stopped the nation while you were in class:
Turning 18: Entering adulthood and eligible for a National ID.
Turning 35: Eligible to run for the Presidency of Kenya.
Turning 60: The statutory retirement age for civil servants in Kenya.
Your cohort follows the CBC curriculum — the KCPE was discontinued after 2023. You will probably sit a Grade 6 Assessment instead.
You will probably sit for the KCSE (Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education) around 2040.
Global Milestones in 2022 #
- Jan 15: The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Haʻapai volcano erupts, cutting off communications with Tonga and causing a tsunami across the Pacific.
- Jan 31: Sue Gray, a senior civil servant in the United Kingdom, publishes an initial version of her report on the Downing Street Partygate controversy.
- Feb 21: In the Russo-Ukrainian crisis Russian President Vladimir Putin declares the Luhansk People's Republic and Donetsk People's Republic as independent from Ukraine, and moves troops into the region. The action is condemned by the United Nations.
- Feb 24: Days after recognising Donetsk and Luhansk as independent states, Russian president Vladimir Putin orders a full scale invasion of Ukraine.
Your Democratic Footprint #
First Eligible Election: Coming soon — you haven't hit 18 yet.
Historical milestone status: Upcoming Voter
Explore Other Ages #
Curious about a friend or sibling? See the birth year for people of a nearby age:
Frequently Asked Questions #
When was I born if I am 4 years old? #
If you are 4 years old today, you were born in 2022.
How old am I if I was born in 2022? #
If you were born in 2022, you are 4 years old in 2026.
What generation is a 4-year-old? #
A 4-year-old belongs to the Gen Alpha ('Uhuru Babies') generation (2013-2025).
Who was the President of Kenya when I was born? #
In 2022, Kenya was under the leadership of President Uhuru Kenyatta / William Ruto.
