Martin Nduwimana

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Martin Nduwimana (born 1958) has been 1st Vice-President of Burundi since 29 August 2005. He is an ethnic Tutsi member of the Union for National Progress (UPRONA) party.

According to the constitution, Burundi's 1st Vice-President is responsible for political and administrative affairs.

Nduwimana was nominated by President Pierre Nkurunziza on 29 August 2005. He was endorsed by both chambers of parliament (National Assembly - 108 votes 'for', one abstention and 47 votes 'for', 1 'against' in the Senate) and immediately sworn in.

He is originally from Mugamba commune in Bururi Province.