SMS 7: Abuse and misuse of ICTs is a big cause of Gender Based Violence.
SMS 8: Do you read your partners' SMSs ? Do you answer her/his calls without consultation? How does this lead to GBV?

(RECEIVED VIA SMS)

 Message 1: Yes. ICTs seem to have stepped up GBV. Because a lot of GBV is due to suspicion and misunderstanding. ICTs have propensity to enhance these. (Nora Odoi)

Message 2: ICT itself is not a problem, the problem are the users. People need to learn a better way of dealing with life issues. They may choose to control jealous, suspicion, power control , anger and any other emotional thoughts that are not healthy. (Annie - KWGCS)

Message 3: I have given messages to girls staying together not to be too close to each other especially visiting bed rooms. Girls to report to  parents if teacher familiar them (Name withheld)

Message 4: ICTs like any other field of science needsto be occupied by both females and males. Parents, teachers and guardians should encourage children to follow their curiosity (Annie - KWGCS)

Message 5: Women need to build their capacity in negotiation and conflict skills to curb violence. (Name withheld)

Message 6: Thanks for the invitation, Please let me know about let me know about transport if available, I will make it. (Annie - KWGCS)

Message 7: What is the program like? Thanks for the Invite. (Nora Odoi)

Message 8: ICTS cause VAW. This is very emotional and men use them to incite VAW. While women use it to abuse fellow women. (Name withheld)

Message 9: “No, only when my spouse’s phone needs emergency and she is in the toilet or having a bath” – That’s a statement from my husband. Myself, its not common. Am like, this is not my call, why should I? and that’s it. (Annie – KWGCS)

Message 10: I never read his SMS. The few times I have done so, he is not amused. ICTs increase suspicion and GBV. (Nora Odoi)

Message 11: Use your phone to save someone’s life (Henry Oriokot)

Message 12: I don’t read my partner’s SMS and I don’t answer his phone. (Name withheld)