This book "A History of East Africa" is another add-on to the stock of his publications. Apart from publications and university teaching experience of almost 18 years, he has held different leadership positions of the university including: Head of Department (History - Stella Maris Mtwara University College), Faculty Dean (Education - Stella Maris Mtwara University College, Faculty Dean (Arts and Social Sciences - Ruaha Catholic University), Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (DVCAA - Ruaha Catholic University) and Aide to the Vice Chancellor (Ruaha Catholic University). Dr. Festo W. Gabriel is a Senior Lecturer of History and Archaeology in the Department of Humanities at Ruaha Catholic University (RUCU) - Iringa. He holds PhD (Archaeology) from the University of Pretoria - South Africa, MA (Archaeology), and BA (Hons) (History and Archaeology) both from the University of Dar es Salaam. Dr. Gabriel has a number of publications in local and international peer reviewed journals, mostly in the areas of history and cultural heritage.
