Is letter writing viable in today’s digital era?

“No, it’s not. I wrote letters years ago but as technology evolves, everything else tends to change to fit a particular era.” Theo Mbarushimana, Kimironko Resident.“Letter writing lost its value to text messages because it takes long and waiting for a response is also time-wasting.” Jean Maire Vianey Bayigamba, Kimironko Resident.

Friday, October 21, 2011
L-R : Dianne Umutoni ; Gloria Ingabire ; Rutayisire Kayumba ; Moses Mugisha ; Angel Cyuzuzo

"No, it’s not. I wrote letters years ago but as technology evolves, everything else tends to change to fit a particular era.”

Theo Mbarushimana, Kimironko Resident.

"Letter writing lost its value to text messages because it takes long and waiting for a response is also time-wasting.”

Jean Maire Vianey Bayigamba, Kimironko Resident.

"I don’t think letter writing still has value except in Secondary Schools where they are not allowed to have phones.”

Mario Rutayisire, EDC Staff.

"Letter writing has lost some of its value especially when it comes to relationships where couples prefer to use Social Media to communicate. However, when it comes to administrative work, letter writing is still very important.”

Evans Norma, EDC Senior Technical Advisor.