In a post on his X account, Gachoka said the arrangement was struck soon after he met his friend Sifuna to discuss a Nairobi lineup.
He described himself as KANU's Nairobi gubernatorial candidate and said the two sides will work together as the race for the capital takes shape.
His announcement came after a Tifa Research survey, shared in the post, which found that Linda Mwananchi is the most popular party in Nairobi at 26 per cent. DCP came second at 11 per cent, while UDA and ODM tied for third at 9 per cent.
The figures give the movement a strong lead in the city, where the governor's seat is expected to be one of the most competitive in the 2027 General Election.
In a second post, Gachoka said he had told some people to make way and declared that Sifuna is now their president, urging them to see it for themselves.
It is also a notable turn, since Gachoka's earlier television comments on Sifuna's bid and on Kalonzo's role drew a sharp response from Wiper spokesperson Ndegwa Njiru.
If the agreement holds, it would give Linda Mwananchi a partner with an existing party structure in Nairobi, while giving KANU a route into a larger movement.
The deal also puts the spotlight on how the other opposition parties in the city will line up behind a common ticket, as the race for the governor's seat and the capital's parliamentary and ward seats takes shape.
Nairobi remains one of the biggest prizes in the election, and the alliances formed in the coming months will go a long way in deciding who controls the city.
How the other opposition parties respond will show whether the deal can grow into a wider Nairobi front before the vote.
Link; https://x.com/TonyGachok15769/status/2120885707807850597?a=giuKYLDfYpZBrBr6VAM&s=19
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