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Founded by Bhimji Depar Shah in 1970.1
Private company
Bidco Africa
Kenyan consumer goods company
Bidco Africa, previously Bidco Oil Refineries Limited (BORL), is a multinational consumer goods company headquartered in Thika, Kenya, with subsidiaries and distributorships across 17 countries in East Africa, Central Africa, and Southern Africa. Its products include edible oils, fats, margarine, laundry bars and detergents, personal care products, animal feeds and most recently, Food and Beverages.2 It was founded by Bhimji Depar Shah.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
1970Founded1
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Bidco Africa, previously Bidco Oil Refineries Limited (BORL), is a multinational consumer goods company headquartered in Thika, Kenya, with subsidiaries and distributorships across 17 countries in East Africa, Central Africa, and Southern Africa. Its products include edible oils, fats, margarine, laundry bars and detergents, personal care products, animal feeds and most recently, Food and Beverages.2
Leadership
Who has led Bidco Africa, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
- FounderBhimji Depar Shah1
Timeline
- 1970Founded Founded1
Links
- WikipediaBidco Africa
- WikidataQ19903179
Sources
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- 1WikidataBidco Africa on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaBidco Africa on Wikipedia