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Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has accepted the resignation of Vice-President Dr Emmanuel Nchimbi, setting in motion a constitutional process to find his successor after less than a year in office.
A statement issued on Tuesday by Chief Secretary Moses Kusiluka said:
"President Samia has received the resignation request from the Vice-President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Ambassador Dr Emmanuel Nchimbi, effective 4 September 2026. Her Excellency, the President has accepted the request."
The statement said constitutional procedures for filling the vacancy would follow.
Dr Nchimbi will formally leave the vice-presidency on September 4, 2026.
In his letter, which circulated on social media before being officially confirmed, Dr Nchimbi said:
"I have decided to retire from politics and public service and resign from the vice-presidency in accordance with the Constitution of the United Republic of Tanzania."
He linked his decision to a commitment he said he made to President Samia shortly before the 2025 general election.