National Assembly Majority leader Kimani Ichung'wah has responded to Azimio's invite for a first meeting to strategies for the bipartisan talks.
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.
In a statement on Twitter, Ichung'wah said the invite was well received and they are ready for the meeting.
"Received Kalonzo Musyoka. As Agreed, we will consult over a cup of tea to find a mutually agreeable date, time and Venue," he said.
Kalonzo said the joint meeting will be held at the Serena Hotel in Nairobi, on Monday, August 7, from 11 am.
"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."
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.
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.