In the last century, one such man was Chairman Mao Zedong. He was an indefatigable revolutionary figure who inspired the rebirth of a new China. Chairman Mao, a son of peasants, was an avowed anti-imperialist who intensely pursued the ideals of Chinese nationalism with unmatched zeal. This contrasts with post-colonial Kenya, which is just 10 years younger than modern China. We missed our "Chairman Mao" figure and moment 60 years ago, but it is never too late, albeit differently!