Tanzania's Ruling Party Picks Energy Minister as New Vice-Presidential Nominee

Tanzania's ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi has chosen Energy Minister Deogratius Ndejembi as its nominee to become the country's next vice president following the unexpected resignation of Emmanuel John Nchimbi.

CCM Secretary-General Asha-Rose Migiro announced the decision after the party's National Executive Committee selected Ndejembi.

Nchimbi is expected to leave office on 4 September, less than a year after assuming the vice presidency.

His resignation followed criticism within the governing party over remarks concerning Tanzania's constitution, which some party members regarded as unnecessary.

Because CCM remains the dominant force in Tanzanian politics, its nomination carries substantial political weight.

The transition also deserves attention because the vice presidency is one of the country's most important constitutional offices. A sudden change therefore affects both the internal balance of the governing party and the wider leadership structure of the state.

Ndejembi's nomination must proceed through Tanzania's constitutional process before the transition is complete.

Source: Chama Cha Mapinduzi; Reuters, 26–27 August 2026.