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Tanzania’s Vice-President, Emmanuel John Nchimbi, has announced his resignation from office and retirement from public service and active politics, effective September 4, 2026.
In a public notice dated August 25, 2026, issued from the Office of the Vice-President in Dodoma and reported by the Star, Dr Nchimbi said he had formally submitted his resignation to President Samia Suluhu Hassan.
He cited Article 50(2)(c), read together with Article 149(2) of the Constitution of the United Republic of Tanzania, as the basis for his decision, which will allow President Hassan to appoint a new Vice-President.
Nchimbi said his decision was also in fulfilment of a commitment he made to President Hassan a year ago when he pledged to serve the country faithfully and step aside whenever she deemed a change necessary.
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“On August 27, 2025, I promised Her Excellency President Samia Suluhu Hassan that I would assist her and our country to the best of my ability and with utter faithfulness. I also assured her that whenever she sees the need for another Vice President, I will vacate the position. I am fully satisfied, without any doubt, that Her Excellency the President desires change, and thus I have decided to fulfil my promise,” he said.
Nchimbi expressed gratitude to President Hassan and the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) for the confidence placed in him during his tenure.
He also thanked Tanzanians for their support and said he would continue serving as a patriotic citizen after leaving public office and active politics.
Born on December 24, 1971, in Mbeya Region, Dr Nchimbi comes from a family with a history of public service. His father, John Nchimbi, served as an Assistant Commissioner of Police and Regional Police Commander for Mtwara, and was also involved in CCM politics.
Nchimbi began his education at Oysterbay Primary School in Dar es Salaam before attending Uru Secondary School, Sangu Secondary School and Forest Hill Secondary School in Mbeya.
He later obtained an Advanced Diploma in Administration from the Institute of Development Management (IDM) Mzumbe between 1994 and 1997.
His political career gained momentum after he was elected to CCM’s National Executive Committee and subsequently became chairman of the party’s youth wing, Umoja wa Vijana wa Chama Cha Mapinduzi (UVCCM), in 1998.
Before taking on senior political responsibilities, Nchimbi worked at the National Environment Management Council (NEMC) between 1998 and 2003.
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