President Suluhu picks Philip Mpango for vice president

Phillip Mpango.

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu has picked Finance Minister Philip Mpango (pictured) for vice president. PHOTO | FILE | NATION MEDIA GROUP

Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan has picked Finance Minister Philip Mpango for vice president.

The name has been presented to parliament for approval. The country’s constitution says the vice president has to be approved by at least 50 per cent of the Members of Parliament. The vice president position is also supposed to be filled within 14 days of it being vacant.