As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), BIDCO Uganda Limited shared assorted items with the Muslim community during the Ramadan period. BIDCO Uganda Limited is the maker, producer, and distributor of Fortune Butto, Fortune Sunflower Oil, Fortune Mayonnaise, Fortune Nuunu, Fortune Tembi, Kimbo, Cowboy, Whitestar Laundry Soap, Whitestar Magic Detergent, and Whitestar Dish Wash. Habiiba Orphanage Centre in Nakifuma, Mukono district; Masjid Salama Kulekana in Makindye division; and Masjid Mpigi in Mpigi district benefitted from the donation. In Nakifuma, the team visited Habiibu Orphanage, where they interacted with caregivers and offered product donations to support the daily needs of the orphans. The visit was marked by warm engagements and appreciation from the orphanage management.
In Makindye, the outreach extended support to Masjid Salama, from where the team was received with gratitude. The donations were distributed to the mosque’s community and used to support their Ramadan initiatives. Similarly, in Mpigi, Bidco donated assorted products to Masjid Mpigi, supporting the mosque’s feeding programs during Ramadan and enhancing the well-being of congregants.
“This is part of our CSR. With this, we share love with the Muslim community during the Ramadan period. Beyond being Muslim, they are also our customers. So, this is a give-back,” said Sankha S. Chatterjee, the General Manager of BIDCO Uganda Limited. Mr. Rajdeep Chakraborty, the Head of Export and Marketing at Bidco Uganda Limited, pledged BUL’s commitment to supporting customers as and when the need may arise. “This is what we do every year. Every time there is a need, we will always support,” said Mr. Rajdeep.

As part of its ongoing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts, Bidco Uganda Limited (BUL) actively participated in the 12th Rotary Cancer Run 2024, an event aimed at raising funds and awareness for affordable cancer treatment and care in Uganda. This year, the run was a symbol of hope and unity in the fight against cancer.
The staff of Bidco Uganda Limited (BUL) graced the run and put up a commendable race.
BUL Workers performed exceptionally well, with the men's 5km race seeing Odongo Richard claim gold, followed by Abwola Mark and Ojambo Fred taking silver and bronze, respectively. In the women’s category, Nankwanga Lydia won, with Asimwe Annet finishing as runner-up. This strong performance underscores BUL’s dedication not only to corporate excellence but also to supporting critical community causes.
BUL continues to make a meaningful impact in the fight against cancer. Together, we strive to build a healthier, more resilient future

Bidco Uganda Limited (BUL) and Oil Palm Uganda Limited (OPUL) have recently collaborated to initiate transformative changes in the lives of Kalangala Island residents. Last weekend, this partnership was officially unveiled, promising significant improvements for the island's inhabitants.
With a strong message of promoting hygiene and instilling hope, the joint team embarked on a mission to spread cleanliness and joy, particularly among school-going pupils. Their outreach efforts extended to several educational institutions including St. Theresa Bwendero Primary School, Kalangala; St. Kizito Bbeta Primary School, OPUL Little Angels Nursery and Kindergarten School, and Buswa Primary School in Kalangala.
During these visits, the team distributed bars of White Star Magic Aloe Vera and Lemon soap, alongside the refreshing Blue Magic soap. Furthermore, school-going pupils were provided with White Star detergent to ensure clean clothes for all. In addition to these efforts, tree planting activities were organized around some schools, focusing on planting fruit trees to further benefit the community.
Mr. Rajdeep, the Head of Marketing and Export at Bidco Uganda Limited (BUL), emphasized that this initiative goes beyond mere soap provision. He highlighted the importance of empowering communities with essential knowledge and tools to enhance hygiene practices, emphasizing that every meticulous step, from mastering handwashing techniques to optimizing laundry care, contributes to fostering a healthier future for all Kalangala Island residents.

Bidco Uganda, Uganda's giant in soap, washing powder, cooking oil, cooking fat, and spaghetti, among other products, has partnered with Zanam, a community-based organization (CBO) operating in the Busoga Sub Region, to boost literacy levels in secondary schools.
Last Sunday, Zanam convened the 8-Quiz Competition at the Town Hall in Jinja. The quiz tests classroom and general knowledge in a bid to give hands-on knowledge as a result of the recent introduction of a new curriculum for secondary schools.
Triangle Secondary School-Iganga won the competition and was awarded a trophy, Shs 500, 000, scholastic materials (for participants), and gift hampers courtesy of Bidco. PMM Girls' School: Jinja came in second and was recognized with a trophy, Shs 300,000, scholar materials (for participants), and gift hampers containing Bidco products. In third place was Central College, Kamuli. The school took home Shs 200, 000, a trophy, scholar materials for participants, and gift hampers, thanks to Bidco.
Zakia Namulondo, the organizer of the quiz competition, says literacy levels in the region are significantly improving as a result of the competition. For instance, she says that last year's winner of the competition, Good Heart, Jinja, came in fifth in this year's competition. Namulondo commended Bidco for the support, both in cash and in products that go into the hampers.
She says that in total, Bidco put in Shs 29 million (in cash) and donated the different products to make the gift hampers. Namulondo argued that the students need washing powder and soap, fat, cooking oil, and spaghetti so as to stay in school and that the partnership with Bidco is strategic.

Bidco Uganda Limited and the Rotary Club of Kampala Ssese Islands have donated to the Kampala School for Physically Handicapped. The donation was in show of Christmas love ahead of the Christmas and New Year celebrations. With the enrollment of 168, the school needs the basic items to keep in operation. As a result, Bidco and the Rotary Club of Kampala Ssese Islands donated cooking oil and washing soap.

Ahead of Christmas and New Year festivities, Bidco Uganda Limited and the Rotary Club of Kampala Ssese reached out to residents (largely the elderly) of Namwongo-Kanyogoga and shared with them Christmas goodies. These included rice, soap, cooking oil and sugar among others in a door-to-door campaign. Residents including the area LCI commended Bidco Uganda Limited and the Rotary Club of Kampala Ssese for the kind gesture.

Recently, customers chose Bidco Uganda Limited as the most trusted and reliable manufacturer, voting it ahead of other companies to take home a Platinum Award as winners. On top of the Platinum win, Butto (cooking oil), White star Magic (washing powder) and White star bar soap were recognized by the consumers. To this, Bidco Uganda Limited believes that it is important to recognize the support of consumers by giving back to the community.

In a bid to meet the Company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CRS) drive, Bidco Uganda Limited has renovated three schools in Ssese, Kalangala district. The beneficiary schools are: Bwendero Primary School, Kibanga Primary School and Mulabana Primary School.

This was in a bid to have the schools habitable to match the current enrolment. According to Bidco Uganda Limited management, the renovation worth millions of shillings is one way of giving back to customers of the different products. Some of these products include; White star bar soap, White star magic (washing powder) and Butto (cooking oil) among others.

Bidco Uganda Limited Hold Medical Camp For Staff. Healthy employees improve company health and culture in many ways, including productivity, energy, engagement and morale. This is why Bidco Uganda Limited holds in high regard the health and fitness of its staff. Periodically, the organization sets up health camps for the thousands of employees it employs to access and know their health status. This is usually done at the factory. They caucus, have themselves checked by external physicians. Where any of them is found positive of any sicknesses, they are treated at a free cost. For the negative staff, they are sensitized on how best to live a healthy life. According to Bidco Uganda Limited management, the organization cares for staff health and their safety. Like the saying goes, a mentally and physically healthy individual is more optimistic, creative, and motivated.

Bidco Uganda Limited has in the recent past donated essential commodities to the surrounding communities of Kisima islands, Masese (Danida), Walukuba, Kikaramoja and Soweto, in Jinja district. This was after prices of essential commodities started to go up. Against the above background, Bidco donated essential items to the communities to help during the uncertain period. The donation included soap and cooking oil among others, worth millions of shillings. Bidco is the maker of White star bar soap and Butto cooking oil. Over 2000 families benefited from the imitative. Bidco Uganda Limited management says the donation was part of the company`s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

In a bid to boost the fight against Covid-19, Bidco Uganda Limited has donated to Jinja City Council. The donation included face masks, a 20-litre jerry can of hand sanitizer, temperature guns, examination gloves, personal protective equipment, spray pumps and liquid soap (20 litres) among others. The donation was delivered to the City Council offices as a contribution towards the fight against the pandemic. This, as the government continues to emphasize the need for standard operating procedures (SOPs). The donation, however, comes at a time when the government is emphasizing the need for vaccination as one of the ways of avoiding fatalities. By press time, the Ministry of Health has reported 31 new Covid-19 cases, putting the country`s cumulative number of cases at 169, 371 with 3, 628 deaths.

Oil Palm Uganda Limited (OPUL) may be in the agro-processing space but has never looked back on helping the needy. This is done through the company`s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in the areas of education, health and infrastructure among others. In 2018, Brenda Mugala, walked to Bbeta Palm Oil Mill (one of OPUL`s milling sites) in Kalangala in search of an opportunity to work. Hopeless and not knowing what to expect, even though she had her Senior 6 slip in the bag, Mugala got an opportunity to work as a casual laborer. As fate would have it, she got a scholarship from the company to further her studies. “I was stuck. All I had was my S.6 certificate. I came here (Bbeta) in search for an opportunity to do something (work) because I had no hope of going to the University. I got the job. After getting the job, I heard that there was a scholarship opportunity within the company for one to go for further studies. I applied and I was given the opportunity,” Mugala says.

Today, Mugala is a diploma holder of Computer Science and Information Technology from Kampala University. According to Mugala, OPUL paid Shs 884, 000 per semester for her tuition and did so on time. “I want to thank OPUL for the great work they are doing. They have helped us. They are restoring hopes in the hopeless. I want to thank management, the General Manager, Finance Manager and Human Resources Manager for the opportunity,” says Mugala. Mugala is optimistic that once another chance comes up, she will not hesitate to apply again so that she is able to go for a Bachelor`s level.