A Nairobi court has ordered the production of Arms Movement Registers as evidence in the inquest into the death of Rex Masai, rejecting objections raised by the officer in charge of the Central Police Station armoury. The court allowed the request, highlighting that inquests are inquisitorial proceedings aimed at uncovering the truth rather than assigning criminal liability. Justice noted that the Arms Movement Registers constitute primary and material evidence, detailing the issuance, movement, and accountability of firearms relevant to Masai’s death. The court also acknowledged that the registers were lawfully in IPOA’s custody under a prior court order, a fact that no party disputed. Accordingly, the court directed that the registers be produced as exhibits, stressing that public interest, transparency, and the duty to establish the truth outweigh the procedural objections raised by the armoury officer.