London, UK – 9 July 2025
Bidco Group, Kenya’s leading consumer goods manufacturer, has been awarded the African Company of the Year honour at the 15th African Business Leadership Awards (ABLA) 2025, held during the ALM Africa Summit London.
The award recognises Bidco’s extraordinary journey of growth, innovation, and impact across the continent. With a legacy spanning over 30 years, Bidco has transformed into one of Africa’s most trusted and influential brands, producing everyday products that nourish, care for, and uplift millions of lives across more than 25 countries.
Operating 13 state-of-the-art factories across Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, the company manufactures over 75 essential products in the food, beverage, hygiene, and personal care categories. Bidco’s wide distribution footprint serves over 100,000 retail outlets daily, while its growing network directly supports more than 6,500 jobs in manufacturing, distribution, and retail. Through its scale, reach, and purpose-driven approach, Bidco has become a symbol of industrial excellence and African enterprise at its best.
Beyond commercial success, Bidco’s story is one of sustainability, empowerment, and resilience rooted in family values and a long-standing commitment to improving the quality of life for African households.
This award celebrates Bidco as a homegrown African brand that continues to set new standards in production, innovation, and continental reach, reinforcing Africa’s capacity to lead in value-added manufacturing and consumer-driven growth.
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