Three Kenyan startups are among 16 ventures selected as regional finalists for the 2026 American Society of Mechanical Engineers Innovation Showcase (ASME ISHOW), putting Kenya at the centre of a global cohort of hardware startups developing solutions for agriculture, healthcare, mobility, food storage and environmental challenges. The 16 finalists will compete for six places in the 2026 global ISHOW cohort. Ecomobilus Technologies is taking to the accelerator its e-Mkoko, a solar-powered electric handcart designed for last-mile logistics. Together, the three Kenyan ventures reflect a broader shift in the country’s technology ecosystem toward physical products designed around specific infrastructure and social challenges. Ventures selected across the Africa, Americas and India regional events will form the 2026 global cohort.