What year was I born if I am 5? #
You were born in 2021 • Gen Alpha ('Uhuru Babies')
* If you haven't celebrated your birthday yet, you were probably born in 2020.
Personal Life History: Born in 2021 #
The Kenyan Story: Vaccines rolled out slowly; locusts ate crops in the north; Kenyans complained about all of it on Twitter
Global Scene: Significant global advancements
Kenya was led by Uhuru Kenyatta 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 2039.
Global Milestones in 2021 #
- Jan 6: Supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump attack the United States Capitol to disrupt certification of the 2020 presidential election, resulting in five deaths and evacuation of the US Congress.
- Jan 8: Twenty-three people are killed in what is described as a police ″massacre″ in La Vega, Caracas, Venezuela.
- Jan 9: Sriwijaya Air Flight 182 crashes north of Jakarta, Indonesia, killing all 62 people on board.
- Jan 13: Outgoing U.S. President Donald Trump is impeached for a second time on a charge of incitement of insurrection following the storming of the Capitol one week prior.
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 5 years old? #
If you are 5 years old today, you were born in 2021.
How old am I if I was born in 2021? #
If you were born in 2021, you are 5 years old in 2026.
What generation is a 5-year-old? #
A 5-year-old belongs to the Gen Alpha ('Uhuru Babies') generation (2013-2025).
Who was the President of Kenya when I was born? #
In 2021, Kenya was under the leadership of President Uhuru Kenyatta.
