Tanzania’s Parliament has unanimously approved Deogratius John Ndejembi as the country’s new Vice President, clearing a key constitutional hurdle in the transition triggered by the resignation of Emmanuel Nchimbi.

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All 324 lawmakers who took part in Friday’s vote backed Ndejembi’s nomination, with no votes against and no spoilt ballots recorded.

President Samia Suluhu Hassan nominated Ndejembi to fill the position after Nchimbi resigned on August 25, 2026. Ndejembi, a Member of Parliament for Chamwino, had been serving in the Government as Energy Minister.

The parliamentary approval follows his endorsement by the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), which selected him as its preferred candidate to succeed Nchimbi after an emergency meeting of the party’s leadership.

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Nchimbi’s exit from the Vice Presidency has triggered a swift leadership transition in Tanzania.

He announced his resignation earlier this week and said he would retire from active politics and public service. His resignation was initially expected to take effect on September 4, 2026.

However, the parliamentary approval process also brought clarification over the date on which Nchimbi ceased to hold the office.

Tanzania’s Attorney-General Hamza Johari told Parliament that Nchimbi ceased to be Vice President on August 26 after he was expelled from CCM. Johari cited constitutional provisions requiring the Vice President to be a member of a political party and nominated by that party.

The development came after CCM expelled Nchimbi from the party shortly after his resignation. The ruling party cited alleged violations of its ethics, rules and principles, although the specific conduct behind the disciplinary action was not publicly detailed.

Ndejembi’s appointment elevates a senior CCM politician who has served in government and Parliament.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya