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Bill Gates steps down from Microsoft board to concentrate more on philanthropy

by Muhereza Kyamutetera
William Henry Gates III is an American business magnate, software developer, investor, and philanthropist. He is best known as the co-founder of Microsoft Corporation.
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Exactly 44 years ago, on March 13, 1976, 26-year-old Bill Gates listed his Microsoft Company, making it public. On the same day, March 13th 2020, a 64-year old Gates announced he was stepping down from the company’s board- ironically to concentrate more on giving away some of the money he has made in the 44 years, to charity. Microsoft's founder has been slowly inching away from his compan

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Muhereza Kyamutetera is the Executive Editor of CEO East Africa Magazine. I am a travel enthusiast and the Experiences & Destinations Marketing Manager at EDXTravel. Extremely Ugandaholic. Ask me about #1000Reasons2ExploreUganda and how to Take Your Place In The African Sun.