Why accurate measurements in bread, meat and fuel matter to every Kenyan

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The Managing Director and CEO KEBS Mrs.Esther Ngari during the commemoration of World Metrology day 2026. [Juliet Omelo, Standard]

Consumers buying bread, meat, fuel and other everyday products have been urged to pay attention to the importance of accurate measurements, as experts warned that unreliable systems can lead to unfair trade, weak policies and loss of public trust.

Speaking during the commemoration of World Metrology Day 2026 under the theme ‘Metrology: Building Trust in Policy Making,’ experts in measurement science, governance and quality infrastructure said trusted measurements are critical in protecting consumers and strengthening economies.

Director of Metrology and Testing Henry Rotich said sound governance cannot exist without dependable measurement systems.