Son of Mzee: A Journey from Colony to Capital is the story of Afzal Rai, whose life began in the shadow of colonial Kenya and unfolded across four countries and several decades. Born the son of "Mzee" — the respected elder — Afzal's path took him from the scholar's path to the streets of London, where he climbed the financial ladder through high-stakes roles, navigated worlds where finance, family, and international intrigue collided, and built a marriage and family rooted in love and cultural tradition. Throughout, the book grapples with the deeper questions that follow a family across generations: what is passed down, what is lost, and what must be preserved. From the great upheaval of independence and exodus, to learning to be a man at twelve, to giving back to society, and finally to confronting legacy and health while racing to capture the stories that must survive — this is a memoir of resilience, identity, and the quiet heroism of those who came before us.