His nickname, "Ambilikile," derived from a Swahili phrase meaning "Tell him/her," reflected his direct, confrontational style. Mtikila was infamous for his bold legal battles—most notably challenging the constitutional amendments that barred independent candidates—and his radical economic proposals. He argued that post-colonial Tanzania had merely swapped British colonial masters for a new elite of IMF-trained technocrats.
An "Ambilikile Economics 1" text would generally cover the following core pillars:
It is specifically tailored to meet the requirements of the Form Six Advanced Level syllabus.