Emmanuel Nchimbi
Tanzanian politician (born 1971)
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Emmanuel John Nchimbi (born 24 December 1971) is a Tanzanian diplomat and politician currently serving as the Vice-President of the United Republic of Tanzania.[1] He previously served as the Minister of Home Affairs between 2012 and 2013 and as Member of Parliament for Songea Town constituency from 2010 to 2015.[2]
Emmanuel Nchimbi | |
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Nchimbi in 2017 | |
| Vice-President of Tanzania | |
| Assumed office 3 November 2025 | |
| President | Samia Suluhu Hassan |
| Preceded by | Philip Mpango |
| Ambassador of the United Republic of Tanzania in Cairo, Egypt | |
| In office 2022 – August 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Maj. Gen. (Ret) Anselm Shigongo Bahati |
| Ambassador of the United Republic of Tanzania in Brasilia, Brazil | |
| In office 2016–2021 | |
| Preceded by | Francis A. Malambugi |
| Succeeded by | Adelardus Kilangi |
| 20th Minister of Home Affairs | |
| In office 7 May 2012 – 20 December 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Shamsi Nahodha |
| Succeeded by | Mathias Chikawe |
| Minister of Information, Culture, Sports and Youths | |
| In office 28 November 2010 – 7 May 2012 | |
| President | Jakaya Kikwete |
| Deputy Minister of Defence and National Service | |
| In office 13 February 2008 – 28 November 2010 | |
| Minister | Hussein Mwinyi |
| Deputy Minister of Labour, Employment and Youth Development | |
| In office 17 October 2006 – 13 February 2008 | |
| Deputy Minister of Information, Culture and Sports | |
| In office 6 January 2006 – 16 October 2006 | |
| Member of Parliament for Songea Town | |
| In office 2005–2015 | |
| Preceded by | Lawrence Gama |
| Succeeded by | Leonidas Gama |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Emmanuel John Nchimbi 24 December 1971 |
| Party | CCM |
| Alma mater | Mzumbe University (MBA) |
Background and Education
Nchimbi went to Uru and Sangu Secondary Schools after which he proceeded to an advanced education at Forest Hill Secondary School in Mbeya.[3] After graduating from Mzumbe University where he studied diploma in public administration, he pursued a master's degree in banking and finance, and eventually a doctorate.[4]
Political Career
Nchimbi became the chair of the CCM's youth wing after joining the National Executive Committee in 1997.[3] Prior to earning a position in the Songea Urban Assembly, he was the Bunda District Commissioner from 2003 to 2005.[5] He then served in the Cabinet in a number of capacities, including those of Home Affairs, Labor, and Information.[6] In the year 2015 to 2023, he represented Tanzania as ambassador to Egypt and then Brazil before he returned to party politics He was named Secretary-General of the CCM in January 2024.[4][7]
In 2025, he unveiled plans to strengthen the mining sector to serve East and Central Africa. He also pledged to review and introduce policies and laws to protect Tanzanian miners.[8]
