Tabitha Kanogo

Research Bio

Tabitha Kanogo's current book project explores diverse situations of child and youth endangerment in colonial and contemporary Africa with a specific focus on Kenya. Her ongoing research " Portrait of a Town, 1904 - 1978" examines the social and political history of Nakuru, a political hotbed and social microcosm of Kenya.

Research Expertise and Interest

colonialism, nationalism, women and gender, childhood and youth, activism and environmental conservation, agricultural labor history, youth activism

Teaching

Courses taught during the three most recent terms
2026 Spring
  • Colonialism and Nationalism in Africa  [HISTORY 112C]  

  • Directed Dissertation Research  [HISTORY 296]  

  • Directed Reading  [HISTORY 299]  

2025 Fall
  • African History  [HISTORY 10]  

  • Advanced Studies: Sources/General Literature of the Several Fields: Africa  [HISTORY 280H]  

  • Research Seminars: Africa  [HISTORY 285H]  

  • Directed Dissertation Research  [HISTORY 296]  

  • Directed Reading  [HISTORY 299]  

2025 Spring