A wave of school arson attacks in Taita Taveta County has led to calls for a review of the Basic Education Act to grant administrators greater powers to intervene during emergencies.

• At least 13 secondary schools have experienced fires or attempted arson attacks this term.
• Deputy County Commissioner Kennedy Lwenyi is urging lawmakers to amend the Act.
• Investigations suggest the fires are carefully planned operations, not spontaneous student rebellion, with one plot at Mwasere Girls High School nearly resulting in tragedy.