Tanzania’s Vice President Dr Emmanuel John Nchimbi has announced hid resignation from office and withdrawal from active politics, effective September 4, 2026.

In a public notice dated August 15, 2026, issued by the Office of the Vice President in Dodoma, Nchimbi formally informed President Samia Suluhu Hassan of his decision to leave public service.

Nchimbi referenced Article 50(2)(c), read together with Article 149(2) of Tanzania’s Constitution, which provides for the appointment of a new Vice President without requiring a fresh election.

Read More

Kamukunji MP Yusuf Hassan Quits Jubilee for DCP

Atwoli Warns Uhuru Against Backing Sifuna for Presidency

Lawyer Angela Mulwa Re-Arrested Over Dr Mutiso Murder Case

Nchimbi Cites Commitment to President Hassan

The outgoing Vice President said his decision was linked to a personal commitment he made to President Suluhu a year ago, promising to serve faithfully and step aside whenever the Head of State considered a leadership change necessary.

Nchimbi said he was convinced that President Suluhu wanted a change in the office and had therefore decided to honor his earlier commitment.

He expressed gratitude to President Suluhu and the ruling Chama Cha Maoinduzi (CCM) for giving him the opportunity to serve as Vice President.

Despite leaving active politics, Nchimbi said he would remain committed to serving Tanzania as a patriotic citizen.

Nchimbi’s Political Career

Born on December 24, 1971, in Tanzania’s Mbeya Region, Nchimbi has built a lengthy career in politics and public administration.

His political journey began through CMM’s youth wing, UVCCM, where he became a chairman in 1998 while working at the National environmental Management Council.

Nchimbi was elected Member of Parliament for Songea Town in 2005 after securing 67.6% of the vote. A year later, then-president Jakaya Kikwete appointed him Deputy Minister for Information, Culture and Sports.

He subsequently served as Deputy Minister for Labour, Employment and Youth Development and Deputy Minister for Defence and National Service.

Nchimbi later became Minister for Information, Culture and Sports before serving as Minister for Home Affairs between May 2012 and December 2013.

He retained his Songea Town parliamentary seat during the 2010 General Election after defeating his CHADEMA opponent with 59.9% of the vote.

Alongside his political career, Nchimbi pursued further education, earning an MBA in Banking and Finance before obtaining a PhD from Mzumbe University.