This archive report was first published on 2 October 2019.
On a crisp evening in October 2019, the Concours d'Elegance classic cars and motorcycles show at Ngong Racecourse was abuzz with the sounds of Gwaash and 34GVN's 'Wabebe' blaring into the open skies.
The event, considered a classy affair, has become a platform for young enthusiasts to showcase their restored classic vehicles, with the 'gengetone' sound making it comfortably on DJ Joe Mfalme's list.
As Kenya's middle class society continues to grow, more young people are entering the market with disposable income to indulge in their dream cars and motorcycles, including restoring old models they grew up admiring.
With ticket prices relatively affordable, the crowd at this exhibition event is getting younger, with youthful faces now more likely to be seen in the crowds than older ones.
Concours is still considered a niche spectacle, but the generation now wants to be seen on social media as being in spaces of opulence, making it an attractive event for young people.
Organisers have taken note of this trend and are involving the youth in the art of maintenance, with this year's winner, John Wroe, beating his daughter Veronica as she came in second.
Despite some things remaining constant, such as the Ugandan bikers giving their Kenyan counterparts a run for their money, the event continues to evolve and attract a new generation of enthusiasts.
