Kanisa Bora is a forum dedicated to advancing society through research. Its primary goal is to convene scholars, professionals, and Christian leaders to exchange and share their experiences and research findings on contemporary leadership, governance and management issues affecting the church and society in general. More importantly, this conference serves as a platform to disseminate research findings and catalyze innovation.

Kanisa Bora Summit has proven to be a critical factor in the transformation of leadership in Africa. Through Kanisa Bora annual conferences, opportunities for quality learning, and strategies for individual and institutional success, are shared.

Kanisa Bora Summit 2025, under the overall theme: Rooted in Faith: Empowering Leadership and Stewardship for a Thriving Church in Africa focused on 8 thematic areas as follows:

1. The church’s role in rebuilding foundations for nationhood in challenging times
2. Reimagining the church in a digital/AI driven world
3. Intergenerational mentorship and succession
4. Leadership and governance for resilient churches
5. Faith, culture and community: redefining the African Christian identity
6. Christian education in schools and communities
7. Balance, boundaries, burnout or retirement: Which way for the care of Church leaders
8. Investment, asset management and fundraising: The sustainability task of Church and Church run organizations.

Scholarly and professional papers were received and presented at the summit as per the above themes. However, not all papers presented have been published.