“Now I clearly understand what to check when buying fuel, sugar, or even cooking gas,” said Mr. Bilson Vedastus, one of the citizens who visited the Weights and Measures Agency (WMA) booth at the National Public Service Week exhibitions currently taking place at Chinangali Park grounds in Dodoma.
The WMA booth has attracted a large number of visitors, becoming one of the busiest points at the exhibitions on June 18, 2026, as members of the public continue to seek knowledge on how the Government ensures accuracy in trade measurements. The exhibitions, which began on June 16, are scheduled to conclude on June 23, 2026.
After receiving practical demonstrations and detailed explanations from WMA experts, many citizens expressed appreciation for the services and pledged to act as volunteer ambassadors to promote fairness and accountability in their communities.
“We have seen how fuel pumps, weighing scales and other measuring equipment are verified to ensure accuracy. As consumers, we now feel empowered. We will educate others and report any malpractice to ensure no one is cheated,” said Ms. Asha Siyaya.
WMA experts Albogast Kajungu, Mbwana Amani and Said Ibrahim explained that verification of measuring instruments is conducted across all key sectors that directly affect daily life, with the aim of protecting consumers and ensuring fair trade.
They noted that in the fuel sector, all dispensing pumps are routinely inspected and certified with official verification stickers to confirm that customers receive the exact amount of fuel they pay for.
In markets and shops, weighing scales used for commodities such as sugar, rice and vegetables are regularly tested to ensure that buyers are not shortchanged due to incorrect measurements.
The experts further highlighted that water and electricity meters used in households and businesses are verified to guarantee accurate billing based on actual consumption.
They added that cooking gas cylinders, pre-packaged goods including flour and soap, as well as road weighbridges, are also subjected to regular inspection and certification.
Speaking to journalists, Weights and Measures Agency (WMA) Communications Manager, Ms. Veronica Simba, said the agency’s main objective is to ensure that every citizen gets full value for every shilling spent.
She encouraged more members of the public to visit the WMA booth before the end of the exhibitions to learn more about consumer protection and their rights in trade transactions.
