What's Under Your Hood?
More than machines. A conversation about what drives us.
The Men's Garage is an automotive-inspired gathering that brings men together through cars, motorcycles, music, shared experiences, and meaningful conversations. Built around the theme “What's Under Your Hood?”, the event uses the idea of what lies beneath the surface to explore men's mental health, emotional wellbeing, relationships, social connection, resilience, and the pressures of everyday life. It combines the excitement of a vehicle showcase with an open and engaging environment where men can share experiences, learn from others, and connect with their community.
What's happening
Car & Motorcycle Showcase
Vote for the Best Car and Best Motorcycle.
Men's Mental Health
Open, honest conversations about what we carry.
Visual Engagement
Fun interactive moments across the venue screens.
Music by DJ D-Lite
Driving the floor between sessions.
Panel Discussion
What drives us — friendship, resilience, community.
Q&A Session
Put your questions to the panel.
Awarding Participants
Winners recognised and awarded.
The day
Indicative times — not final. The running order may change on the day.
- 12:00
Car & Motorcycle Showcase — Voting Opens
Doors open. The car and motorcycle showcase gets underway and voting opens for Best Car and Best Motorcycle.
- 13:00
Welcome — What's Under Your Hood?
Jimmy Gathu · Host & Moderator — Men's Let's Talk
Jimmy Gathu opens the day and sets the theme.
- 13:20
Men's Mental Health Conversation
Jimmy Gathu · Host & Moderator — Men's Let's Talk
An open conversation on men's mental health, emotional wellbeing and the pressures men carry.
- 14:10
Visual Engagement & Interactive Screens
Fun, interactive engagement moments across the venue screens — live polls, shout-outs and more.
- 14:40
Music Set — DJ D-Lite
DJ D-Lite drives the floor between sessions.
- 15:10
Panel Discussion — What Drives Us
Shanna Nganga · Panellist
An open panel on friendship, resilience and community.
- 15:50
Audience Q&A
Jimmy Gathu · Host & Moderator — Men's Let's Talk
Questions from the floor to the panel.
- 16:20
Awarding Participants — Best Car & Best Motorcycle
Jimmy Gathu · Host & Moderator — Men's Let's Talk
Voting closes and participants are recognised and awarded.
Cars
Nissan Skyline R34
CAR-01Restored inline-six icon.
Mercedes-Benz 560 SEC
CAR-02W126 coupé in deep blue — effortless grand touring.
BMW E30 M3
CAR-03Clean period-correct restoration.
Subaru Impreza STI
CAR-04Rally heritage, road legal.
Motorcycles
Triumph Bonneville
MOTO-01Modern classic twin.
Royal Enfield 650
MOTO-02Everyday character.
Yamaha XSR900
MOTO-03Neo-retro triple.
Vote for your favourite live during the event. Open the live companion →
Voices on the day
Meet the people taking the stage.
Jimmy Gathu
Host & Moderator — Men's Let's Talk
Hosts and moderates the day — guiding the conversations, the panel discussion and the audience Q&A.
Shanna Nganga
Panellist
Joins the panel for an open conversation on friendship, resilience, and community.
DJ D-Lite
Driving the floor between sessions — a blend of afro-house, classics and good energy.
Awards & recognition
Best Car, Best Motorcycle and participant recognition, decided by live audience voting.
FAQ
What does the ticket cost?
KES 1,000 per person. The ticket includes KES 500 of redeemable value, usable at participating event vendors, subject to the event's confirmed redemption terms. The ticket is not KES 500 — it is KES 1,000 including KES 500 redeemable.
Where and when is it?
The Junction Mall, Nairobi, on Sunday 8 November 2026, from 12:00 noon.
Do I need an account?
No. You can buy as a guest. Tickets are delivered to the email or phone you provide.
How do I get in?
Each ticket has its own unique QR code. Staff scan your personal ticket QR at the gate. The venue QR only opens the check-in page — it cannot identify you by itself.
Is this about mental health therapy?
No. It is a community event that encourages openness and connection. It is not a medical or clinical service.