Biodeal Laboratories

35 Years of Legacy, Excellence & Impact

Legacy: Our Journey, Our Foundation

It began with a question: what if we could do things differently? What if access to quality medicine was not a privilege but a promise? With just one product line and a team of dreamers, we set out to change how healthcare reached people.

Built out of Passion, Sustained by Purpose

Over time, those early convictions became our compass. Through challenges, growth, and milestones, one thing remained constant. Our belief in better. And as we look back on 35 years, we do not see an ending. We see the foundation of everything still to come.

  • 1989

    Biodeal Laboratories ltd. was founded

  • 2011

    Recognized by KPMG and Business Daily as one of Kenya’s Top 100 Small and Medium Enterprises

  • 2012

    D.V. Shah, Founder of Biodeal, was honored with the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award in the Emerging Category.

Excellence Starts Here

eQMS, Advanced Laboratories & Advanced Manufacturing

Excellence starts with trust in people. Developing people through structured training programs. Developing leaders who go on to do amazing things here to ensure excellence in everything we do!

We believe quality starts with trust — trust in our purpose and in the systems we rely on. That is why we have implemented a globally recognized Quality Management System. It brings structure, traceability, and accountability to every part of our operations. From formulation to packaging, each step is handled with care and intention.

What Excellence Looks Like

Excellence is present in everyday moments:A child feeling better. A farmer keeping their animals healthy. A treatment that brings relief and comfort.

This is the work we do. This is what 35 years of Biodeal represent.

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Safety Isn’t Optional — It’s Built In

In 2023, the pharmaceutical industry was shaken by the Gambia tragedy. It was a devastating reminder of the responsibility we carry. For us at Biodeal, it wasn’t just news. It was a call to act.
We immediately invested in and installed Gas Chromatography systems in our labs. This allows us to detect and eliminate dangerous contaminants like Diethylene Glycol (DG) and Ethylene Glycol (EG) in all raw materials. Today, every API used in our products is DG- and EG-free. Each one is verified on-site before it enters production. We don’t rely solely on external standards. We set our own, higher ones

We finally had access to affordable antibiotics in our rural clinic — that changed everything.

Bob King

Founder

We finally had access to affordable antibiotics in our rural clinic — that changed everything.

Maxwell King

Co-Founder

We finally had access to affordable antibiotics in our rural clinic — that changed everything.

Andrew Johnson

Managing Director

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The Impact

Medicine That Reaches. Programs That Matter.

Our impact goes beyond the pill. Over 35 years, we’ve brought affordable treatment to over 40 million lives, supported over 600 rural clinics, and partnered with 12 health ministries to improve access to care in undeserved regions.

Whether responding to emergencies, supporting maternal health, or enabling chronic disease management, our work is rooted in the belief that health is a human right.

15,000+

Healthcare workers trained

3,000+

Tons of essential medicines

40M+

Patients served

The Impact

Medicine That Reaches. Programs That Matter.

Our impact goes beyond the pill. Over 35 years, we’ve brought affordable treatment to over 40 million lives, supported over 600 rural clinics, and partnered with 12 health ministries to improve access to care in undeserved regions.

Whether responding to emergencies, supporting maternal health, or enabling chronic disease management, our work is rooted in the belief that health is a human right.

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Jobs

15000

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Healthcare workers

2000

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Doctors

200

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Products

10000

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Pharmacies

100

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Distributors
Impact on Employees: Growth, leadership, and opportunity begin at home

Building from Within

At Biodeal, our greatest strength is our people. With over 200 employees, we believe in creating an environment where individuals grow into leaders and contributors.

In 2022, we took part in the Dual Vocational Training Programme led by GIZ and USIU-Africa. This initiative blends academic learning with practical industry experience. We played an active role by helping shape the curriculum, mentoring students, and evaluating their progress.

Seven students joined us through the program. One of them now works full-time as a Process Specialist. Others continue to develop within the organization. We also sponsored one of our own employees to participate and supported team members who went on to earn recognition for their achievements.

Inside Biodeal, we invest in leadership development through structured programs. Ready 4 Work helps team leads build skills in self-awareness and people management. Leading 4 Excellence, guided by our senior leadership, focuses on business thinking and strategic growth. Many of our current leaders have come through these pathways and continue to grow with the company.

At Biodeal, our greatest strength is our people. With over 200 employees, we believe in creating an environment where individuals grow into leaders and contributors.

In 2022, we took part in the Dual Vocational Training Programme led by GIZ and USIU-Africa. This initiative blends academic learning with practical industry experience. We played an active role by helping shape the curriculum, mentoring students, and evaluating their progress.

Seven students joined us through the program. One of them now works full-time as a Process Specialist. Others continue to develop within the organization. We also sponsored one of our own employees to participate and supported team members who went on to earn recognition for their achievements.

Inside Biodeal, we invest in leadership development through structured programs. Ready 4 Work helps team leads build skills in self-awareness and people management. Leading 4 Excellence, guided by our senior leadership, focuses on business thinking and strategic growth. Many of our current leaders have come through these pathways and continue to grow with the company.

We believe that building strong teams begins with building strong individuals.

Impact on Society: Health, dignity, and sustainability in every outcome

Care That Goes Beyond the Cure

Biodeal products are created with people in mind. When a young boy living with eczema began using Dermol, his physical symptoms improved and he regained the confidence to return to school. His story reminds us that healing is both physical and emotional.

We aim to create solutions that improve health and restore everyday life.

Our commitment also includes the environment. We recycle over half of the water used in our manufacturing process. A growing part of our operations runs on solar power. We continue to explore packaging designs that use less plastic while maintaining safety and compliance.

Through every decision, we aim to protect people and the resources they depend on.

Impact on Stakeholders: Partnerships rooted in reliability and shared goals

Built on Trust, Delivered with Purpose

Impact extends to the professionals and partners who help us reach patients. We work closely with doctors, pharmacists, and distributors who rely on our products to support their work.

Doctors prescribe Biodeal medicines with confidence. Pharmacists trust them for safety and reliability. Distributors choose to work with us because of our consistency and commitment. These relationships are maintained through clear communication, dependable service, and shared responsibility to serve others.

Our products reach communities across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda. In every delivery, we prioritize access, quality, and patient outcomes.

We gather feedback from the people who use and recommend our products. Their voices help us stay focused and remind us of the responsibility we carry in every step of our journey.

The Kind of Impact That Lasts

For us, impact isn’t measured by numbers alone. It’s reflected in the journeys of the people we serve — from the employee who grows into a leader, to the child who returns to school with renewed confidence, to the healthcare professional who knows they can rely on what we make.

These stories remind us why we do what we do. They push us to keep improving, keep listening, and keep showing up — not just as a pharmaceutical company, but as a trusted partner in better health.

Because at Biodeal, real impact is not just made — it’s sustained, shared, and carried forward every day.