Bhimji Depar Shah, one of the top 10 billionaires in Kenya, is a name synonymous with success and resilience in the business world, stands as a testament to the entrepreneurial spirit. Born in 1931 in Mombasa, Kenya, Shah's journey to becoming the richest man in Kenya and the 31st richest man in Africa is nothing short of remarkable. At the age of 15, Shah embarked on his entrepreneurial journey by opening a petrol station in Nyeri, a town in the Central Highlands of Kenya. His early foray into business laid the foundation for what would later become the Bidco Group of Companies, a manufacturing conglomerate with a presence in 13 African countries. Bhimji Depar Shah has been the driving force behind Bidco's success, steering the company from its humble beginnings as a garments manufacturing business to its current status as...
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