Africa’s Cyber Future

About CyberYetu

CyberYetu is a community-driven initiative dedicated to advancing cybersecurity research, innovation, and capacity building across Africa. We document the continent’s cyber journey — past, present, and future — through podcasts, biographies, and expert insights.

Our work is anchored on four key pillars:

• Technical Research – Driving innovation through peer-led, relevant security research.
• University CTF Teams – Supporting and mentoring cybersecurity talent in African universities.
• Cyber Stories – Showcasing Africa’s voices through compelling narratives and experiences.
• Community Synergy – Collaborating with Africa-centric tech and security communities to amplify impact.

CyberYetu exists to inspire, connect, and empower the next generation of African cyber leaders.

Technical Research & Innovation

Our team focuses on cutting-edge security research and developing open-source tools.

University CTF Teams

We form CTF teams at select universities, training students in cybersecurity challenges.

Our Stories

We document Africa’s cyber journey — past, present, and future — through stories, research, and community voices.

Join CyberYetu

Founding members invest time, skills and monetary input to fund initial operations.

Contact us to become a member or learn more.