Emmanuel Nchimbi

Emmanuel John Nchimbi (born 24 December 1971) is a Tanzanian CCM politician and was a Member of Parliament for Songea Town constituency from 2010 to 2015. Currently, he is Chama Cha Mapinduzi General Secretary and Vice President candidate for Tanzania for election to be held in October 2025. He was the Minister of Home Affairs.^[1]

Honourable Emmanuel John Nchimbi MP
Nchimbi in 2017
Secretary General Chama Cha Mapinduzi
Incumbent
Assumed office 15 January 2024
Chairman	Samia Suluhu Hassan
Preceded by	Daniel Chongolo
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 (1971-12-24) 24 December 1971 (age 53) Mbeya, Tanzania
Political party	CCM
Alma mater	Mzumbe University (MBA)