Role played by political parties in government and national building in Kenya:a) The party that gunners majority of seats and votes forms the government either alone or in coalition with other parties. b) Political parties influence government affairs and development through participation in legislation process. c) Political parties through the elected members of parliament decide on national development policies and development projects.d) Political parties provide exemplary leadership founded on freedom , justice, fair play and African socialism.e) Opposition parties provide a system of scrutinizing government expenditure through public accounts committee and public investment committee.