Our mission
To fortify Africa’s digital democracy by equipping civil society, journalists, and human rights defenders with the tools, research, and technical support needed to counter cyber threats, disinformation, and state digital repression.
Our Vision
A resilient digital ecosystem where African civil society actors, media, and democracy defenders thrive in a secure, open, and rights-respecting online space.
Our Commitment
CIDA does not do any of the following:
Discriminate on the basis of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, political affiliation or beliefs, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression
Promote a particular religious affiliation, dogma or doctrine as part of its mission.
Our Approach
🛠 Data-Driven Research – We uncover digital threats through forensic investigations, network analysis, and OSINT analysis.
🔐 Cybersecurity Support – We provide practical training, risk assessments, and digital forensics support for at-risk individuals and organizations.
⚖ Strategic Advocacy – We engage policymakers, journalists, and tech platforms to push for stronger safeguards against digital authoritarianism.
Who We Are
The Center for Information and Data Analysis (CIDA Africa) is a Kenyan-based nonprofit organization operating across Africa. We provide data-driven insights, cyber resilience training, and strategic interventions to protect human rights defenders, journalists, and civil society actors from digital threats.
We specialize in:
- Uncovering disinformation and online influence operations that shape political discourse and elections.
- Strengthening digital security for vulnerable groups targeted by cyber threats and digital repression.
- Investigating state-sponsored surveillance and its impact on civic freedoms.
- Researching how artificial intelligence (AI) and synthetic media influence democratic processes.