Career
He is listed as one of the wealthiest people in Kenya, with an estimated Netto worth of approximately United States$700 million in November 2014. He was born in India in 1932. He migrated to Kenya, the largest economy in the East African Community, sometime prior to 1970.
He settled in Nyeri, opening up a petrol station in the town.
In 1970, he started Bidco Industries Limited, a garments manufacturing business. In 1985, the company switched to soap production.
In 1991, Bidco opened up an edible oil manufacturing plant in Thika, and moved its International headquarters into the town, northeast of Nairobi, Kenya"s capital. As of November 2014, the industrial conglomerate is a leading manufacturer of soaps, detergents, and baking powder, with annual gross revenue in excess of United States$500 million.
Bhimji"s son Vimal Shah serves as the company"s Chief Executive Officer.
