Tanzania Vice President Nchimbi Announces Resignation

Tanzania’s Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi has announced his resignation, effective September 4, after less than two years in office.

Nchimbi said on Tuesday that he had informed President Samia Suluhu Hassan of his decision to leave the Vice Presidency and retire from politics and public service. He said the decision was based on Suluhu’s desire for a change in leadership.

“I am fully satisfied without a doubt that the Hon. President desires a change, so I have decided to fulfill my promise,” Nchimbi said.

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He said he had promised Suluhu in August 2025 that he would support her and Tanzania “to the best of my ability and with integrity” and step aside whenever she wanted another Vice President. His resignation will take effect on September 4, in line with Articles 50(2)(c) and 149(2) of Tanzania’s Constitution.

Tanzania President Samia Suluhu Hassan. Credit: Arise News.

The announcement comes about a week after local media reported growing pressure on Nchimbi to resign, after which the outlet was subsequently suspended for reporting on the issue.

Nchimbi’s resignation also comes just over a month after he publicly called on Tanzanians to push for a new constitution.

Speaking at the Tanzania Human Rights Defenders Coalition meeting in Dar es Salaam on July 24, he said: “Fight to get a new constitution.”

He said constitutional reform was needed to strengthen human rights, democracy and good governance.

“Fight to get a constitution that has the agreement of all stakeholders, a constitution with consensus in the nation,” he added.

Nchimbi argued that a new constitution could address several demands from Tanzanians and provide a stronger foundation for the country’s future.

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The constitutional reform process began in 2011 under former President Jakaya Kikwete but stalled in 2014 before a referendum could take place.

President Suluhu has previously indicated that the process could be revived before 2030, while the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) pledged to continue the process in its 2025 election manifesto.

Nchimbi thanked Suluhu, CCM and Tanzanians for their support throughout his public service career. He also pledged to remain a “good citizen of Tanzania” after leaving office.

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