Africa’s voluntary carbon market is growing, and Kenyan climate-tech startup Green Voyage is partnering with MyStocks.Africa to make carbon credit investments accessible to more people.
The voluntary carbon market, where companies and individuals buy carbon credits to offset their emissions is gaining momentum across Africa. At the forefront of this growth is Green Voyage, a Kenyan based climate-tech startup that is partnering with MyStocks.Africa to democratize access to carbon investments.
“Our partnership tackles two major barriers: accessibility and transparency,” said Dennis Ndigi, founder of Green Voyage. “Traditionally, carbon credits have been reserved for large corporates. With fractionalised credits, even a $100 investment can fund high-impact projects across Africa.”
These credits represent measurable, verified emissions reductions. For every ton of carbon dioxide reduced or avoided through efforts like reforestation or renewable energy, one credit is generated. These can then be bought by companies seeking to meet net-zero targets, typically through platforms or brokers.
The Green Voyage–MyStocks platform aims to fractionalize carbon credit investments, allowing retail investors, including individuals and small businesses, to back climate projects and receive returns based on credit sales.
Ndigi emphasised the importance of transparency in the process. The platform offers real-time tracking of impact, showing investors how their funds contribute to emission reductions and what returns they can expect.
Green Voyage’s mission is rooted in climate justice and inclusion. By lowering the investment threshold, the startup hopes to bring “everyone to the fore,” allowing even small-dollar investors to support environmental efforts and benefit financially.
Their target? Unlock a $100 million market and reduce or avoid emissions equivalent to 100,000 to 1 million carbon credits in the coming years.
Ndigi acknowledged that regulatory uncertainty remains a challenge. While Kenya has taken steps such as the Climate Change Act (Article 24), most African nations still lack structured carbon market policies. This creates legal grey areas for developers and investors alike.
“We’re working with stakeholders to navigate these gaps,” he said. “Our goal is to help African projects gain visibility in global markets.”
Africa’s carbon credit market is still in its infancy, but it is poised to become a major source of climate finance. By making the space more inclusive and transparent, startups like Green Voyage are not only reducing emissions but also unlocking new economic opportunities for local communities.
