The Weights and Measures Agency (WMA) is an Executive Agency responsible for fair trade transactions, through Legal Metrological Control. It was established in 2002 in pursuance to the Executive Agencies Act Cap 245 to replace the then Weights and Measures Bureau under the Ministry of Industry and Trade. The move was part of the Public Service Reform Program (PSRP) of which its objective was to improve efficiency and effectiveness of public service delivery. Currently WMA is operating under the Weights and Measures Act Cap. 340 (R.E. 2002) and Executive Agencies Act Cap. 245 (R.E.2002). Throughout its history the Bureau has gone through numerous process of change to respond to a dynamic environment. In 2002 the Bureau was transformed into an Agency under the Executive Agency establishment order No. 194 in pursuance of the Executive Agency Act No. 30 of 1997. The move was part of the Public Sector Reform Programme (PSRP) which was aimed at improving effectiveness and efficiency of public service delivery. The Weights and Measures Bureau became an Executive Agency and borne a new title the “Weights and Measures Agency”, (WMA). The Agency performs its functions in pursuance of the WMA Act Cap.340 (R.E. 2002) together with its cognate Regulations.
NEW VACANCIES AT WEIGHTS AND MEASURES AGENCY (WMA), DECEMBER 2024
The Agency is inviting applications from suitable candidates to apply for new vacant positions. READ FULL DETAILS THROUGH THE PDF DOCUMENT BELOW:
