NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 25 — Tanzania’s Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi has announced his decision to resign from office on September 4, barely a month after he urged rights groups to “fight” for a new constitution.

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Nchimbi announced Tuesday that he had written to President Suluhu informing her of his decision to retire from politics and public service and relinquish the Vice Presidency.

The announcement comes a week after local media reports on mounting pressure for the Vice President to resign, which prompted the suspension of a local media outlet.

Tanzania’s Swahili Times confirmed Nchimbi’s resignation on Tuesday, while the Vice President’s Office did not share the resignation letter on its social media platforms.

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Nchimbi cited President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s desire for change as the reason for his decision.

He said he had promised Suluhu in August 2025 that he would assist her and Tanzania “to the best of my ability and with integrity,” and would step aside whenever she felt the need for another Vice President.

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

His resignation will take effect on September 4 in accordance with Articles 50(2)(c) and 149(2) of Tanzania’s Constitution.

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The announcement comes about a month after Nchimbi made a strong call for Tanzanians to push for a new constitution during the opening of the 15th General Meeting of the Tanzania Human Rights Defenders Coalition (THRDC) in Dar es Salaam.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya