The Opposition has invited Kenya Kwanza for an initial joint meeting on Monday next week as a preamble to the impending fresh talks.
In a statement on Thursday, Azimio leader of delegation Kalonzo Musyoka said they have convened the meeting in light of the anxiety of the people and in the interest of a speedy resolution to the issues lined up for discussion.
"We have taken this step because we believe time is of the essence. While a lot of hard work will be needed to resolve the issues at hand, we believe a speedy start and a time-bound programme is necessary to put the nation at ease."
Kalonzo said the joint meeting will be held at the Serena Hotel in Nairobi, on Monday, August 7, from 11am.
He said Azimio hopes that the talks will have been concluded at the close of August provided all parties show commitment.
If all parties show commitment, he added, they believe talks will be concluded on time and the country will be fully united by September 1.
"We remain committed to negotiating in good faith on the basis of a plan to achieve a comprehensive settlement of the country's problems through dialogue," Kalonzo said.
The proposed talks will be facilitated by former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo.
Kalonzo will be assisted in the talks by Minority Leader Opiyo Wandayi, DAP party leader Eugene Wamalwa, Nyamira Senator Okong'o Omogeni and Malindi MP Amina Mnyanzi.
The Kenya Kwanza side will be led by Majority Kimani Ichung'gwah assisted by Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire, Senate Assembly Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot, East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) MP Hassan Omar and Bungoma Woman Representative Catherine Wambilianga.
Azimio has cited five issues of concern which they want discussed.
These are the cost of living, audit of the 2022 Presidential Election Results, restructuring and reconstitution of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission and related matters, measures to prevent interference with political parties and outstanding constitutional matters - governance issues, adequate checks and balances and the question of boundaries delimitation.
"As a party, we commit to respect the issues listed by Kenya Kwanza for the talks," Kalonzo said.
Kenya Kwanza has also listed five issues.
These are the reconstitution of the IEBC Commission, implementation of two-thirds gender rule, entrenchment of Constituency Development Fund and the establishment, entrenchment of the Office of the Leader of the Opposition and embedment of the Office of Prime Cabinet Secretary.
Kalonzo said both sides now face historic responsibilities to bring about a just and lasting peace in Kenya cognizance of the already signed framework document, during the collapsed bipartisan talks.
"We commend the constructive spirit and political will displayed so far," Kalonzo said.
