Muoki Mbunga

H. Muoki Mbunga is an Assistant Professor of History at Tufts University, affiliated with the School of Arts and Sciences and based in the Department of History at East Hall, Medford, MA.

• Ph.D. in Modern African History, West Virginia University (2021)
• M.A. in Pan-African Studies, Syracuse University (2013)
• B.A. in Communication, Daystar University, Kenya (2010)

Dr. Mbunga specializes in the cultural and social history of modern East Africa, with a focus on the Mau Mau War in colonial Kenya. His research explores how ethical and religious convictions shaped anti-colonial resistance, particularly through rituals and violence as primary historical sources. His book project Mau Mau's Moral War (under contract with Ohio University Press) examines these themes in depth.

His scholarly work bridges African history, religious studies, and postcolonial theory, emphasizing the moral frameworks of marginalized communities. Recent publications include analyses of Mau Mau killings and critiques of Kenyan cultural practices in historical context.

• Neubauer Faculty Fellow (2021-2022)

Dr. Mbunga teaches courses spanning African history, pan-Africanism, and historical methodologies, including graduate seminars on Master's Thesis and Doctoral Dissertation research. He is currently on academic leave.