they do not belong in powerful public spheres. When asked about the most posting again. 34 respondents said they significant impact of these felt unsafe. behaviours, 27 of the impact journalists said behaviours, When asked about the most significant of these they reduced their online 17 respondents said they 19 of the respondents said it made them think twice about posting again. 19 of the respondents said presence. experienced mental health them 27 ofthink the twice journalists presence. it made about said they reduced their online problems or emotional harm. 34 respondents said they felt unsafe. 17 respondents said they experienced mental health problems or emotional harm. IMPACT OF ONLINE ATTACKS Online attacks have real-life impacts affecting the mental health and productivity of even the most experienced veteran journalists. As world renowned South African journalist and newspaper editor Ferial Haffajee once explained: “Every morning, I pick up my phone and check WhatsApp messages. Then, I open my Twitter feed. “Bitch!” reads a response to something I’ve posted or written or reported. I block. “Cunt,” reads another. Block. “Racist, go back home,” says another. Online abuse has become so commonplace that taking it in and blocking is part of the daily routine now.” (Source) This is in line with the Article 19 and African Media Women in Kenya Digital Security 2016 report which explains how: 23