Company Name: Bidco Africa

Parent Company: Hemby Holdings Limited (family-owned)

Industry: Consumer Goods – Edible Oils, Soaps, Detergents, Animal Feeds, Beverages, Personal Care

Operating Income: Not publicly disclosed (private company); revenue over US $500 million (2013)

Year Established: 1970

Headquarters: Thika, Kenya

Markets: East, Central & Southern Africa (17+ countries)

Leadership

CEO Name: Vimal Shah

Company Overview

Bidco Africa is a leading regional consumer goods manufacturer and FMCG distributor. Started as a garments producer, it pivoted to soaps in 1985 and edible oils in 1991. It now operates manufacturing plants across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda and owns over 40 brands, including margarines, fats, detergents, personal care, animal feeds, and beverages . The firm exceeded Ksh 500 billion in annual revenue by 2014 and continues to expand via product and geographic diversification.