Turn Passion into Profit: Registrar General Encourages Staff to Commercialise Talents
Registrar General Ms. Mercy K. Kainobwisho has encouraged winners of the URSB Got Talent competition to commercialise their abilities and earn beyond their salaries.
Speaking at a dinner last week to celebrate the winners of the URSB Got Talent show, Ms. Kainobwisho urged staff to see talent as more than just a hobby. She shared her own experiences growing up, recalling how she would decorate for Christmas and Easter, organize events, and find joy in creative activities.
“Talent goes beyond dancing, drama, or singing. It could be hairdressing, soccer, drawing, anything you are good at,” she told the staff. “When you come to the workplace, stamping documents or attending to clients is not enough. Beyond salary, how else can you bring in money? Create a business out of your passion.”
She emphasized that talents can open doors to new markets, noting that the next URSB talent show could even showcase products and services from creative staff members. This, she said, would inspire others and build a culture of entrepreneurship within the organization.
Her message extended beyond the workplace, encouraging parents to spot and nurture their children’s skills from an early age. “If you see your children with a certain talent, encourage them; it might one day become their livelihood,” she said.
The winners’ dinner was a platform for recognizing not only artistic and creative achievements from the talent show, but also highlighted the economic value of personal skills.
