Bidco says allegations of human rights abuses based on "malice and lies"
"Vimal Shah refutes claims his firm ripped off farmers"
Bidco Africa has refuted claims of malpractices against farmers in East Africa, stating that those petitioning against the company’s good work are malicious. Bidco chief executive Vimal Shah told its partners through letters, saying that there is a consistent attempt to portray the company as one that ‘has deserted its values and dulled its conscience...
“The good work we do and continue to do across East Africa cannot be undone by malice and lies; we touch actual lives, invest in communities and make a positive difference where we operate,” said Mr Shah dismissing the allegations. “We understand the obsession with the Palm Oil Project in Uganda. It’s massive investment that is improving livelihoods and bringing development to the society.” Mr Shah claimed that already, 1,800 Ugandan farmers are registered by the Palm Oil Project and are earning from it. Also the firm said it is generating power and building roads.