Who owns White Star?
White Star is owned by Bidco Africa (Kenya).[1]
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Bidco Africa Limited reported
- Owned since
- Not recorded
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇰🇪 Kenya, Thika
- Origin
- 🇰🇪 Kenya
- Category
- Home care › Laundry › Laundry detergent
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About White Star
White Star is a multi-purpose washing bar, the format in which a great deal of laundry detergent is sold across East Africa. Bidco markets it as a foam booster with a lasting fragrance and sells it for washing clothes as well as utensils and household surfaces, which is how a bar is generally used.
Ownership timeline of White Star
- ? – present Bidco Africa [1] reported
Where White Star sits in Bidco Africa
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of White Star?
The parent company of White Star is Bidco Africa, a privately held company headquartered in Kenya.
Is White Star Kenyan?
Yes. White Star originated in Kenya and its owner, Bidco Africa, is also headquartered in Kenya.
Is White Star still owned by Bidco Africa?
Yes. As of 16 September 2026, White Star is still owned by Bidco Africa. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Bidco Africa — our brands — Bidco Africa Limited, Official document; retrieved 16 September 2026.
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