Tanzania Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi resigns, retires from politics [Courtesy]
Tanzanian Vice President Emmanuel John Nchimbi has announced his resignation from office and retirement from politics and public service, with the decision set to take effect on September 4, 2026.
In a letter addressed to President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Tuesday, August 25, Nchimbi said he had formally tendered his resignation.
The Vice President said his decision was made in accordance with Article 50(2)(c), read together with Article 149(2) of the Constitution of the United Republic of Tanzania.
“Today, 25 August 2026, I wrote a letter to the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Samia Suluhu Hassan, informing her that I have decided to retire from politics and public service,” Nchimbi wrote.
