Lira, Uganda / Off-campus student hostel
Baraka Hostel is a safe, quiet place to live and study, right beside Cosimo Washing Bay in Barapwo, a short walk from Lira University. Every room has its own washroom, and power, water and Wi-Fi keep running through outages.
Room viewings Daily 08:00 – 18:00 EAT
- 01 / RoomsFully Self-ContainedPrivate washroom, bed with net holder & room padlock
- 02 / Power3-Way Power + Wi-FiOn-site transformer, solar backup, generator & fast Wi-Fi
- 03 / Water20,000 L BackupReserve water tank capacity for steady room supply
- 04 / Security24/7 CCTV & SafetyWall fence, night security lights & lightning conductors
- On-site transformer
- Solar backup
- Standby generator
- 20,000 L water reserve
- Fast Wi-Fi
- 24/7 CCTV
- Lightning conductors
- Perimeter wall
- Full-night lighting
- Self-contained rooms
[01]Built to keep running
Power from three sources. Water with a 20,000-litre reserve. Wi-Fi across every room. Cameras watching through the night. Everything is engineered so nothing stands between you and your degree.
[02]Amenities & safety
Self-contained rooms, three layers of power backup, a 20,000-litre water reserve, fast Wi-Fi, 24/7 CCTV, full-night security lighting and the lightning protection Lira University requires.
3-Layer Uninterrupted Electricity
01. On-Site Transformer, Solar Backup & Standby Generator
Powered directly by an on-site electricity transformer and backed by both solar energy and a standby generator, keeping room sockets, Wi-Fi, and study lighting running through any outage.
Dedicated on-site transformer · Automatic solar backup · Standby generator
20,000 Litres Reserve Capacity
02. Running Water with 20,000-Litre Backup Tanks
Consistent piped water delivered straight to every self-contained room, supported by 20,000-litre high-capacity backup storage tanks so residents never run out of water.
20,000 L backup water tanks · Indoor room showers & taps · Steady water pressure
High-Speed Wireless Internet
03. Fast Compound-Wide Wi-Fi
Fast, reliable Wi-Fi coverage across the hostel compound and rooms for online lectures, Lira University student portals, academic research, and coursework downloads.
Fast student Wi-Fi · Strong room & compound coverage · Built for study & research
Private Indoor Bathroom & Shower
04. Fully Self-Contained Student Rooms
Every room at Baraka Hostel is 100% self-contained with its own private indoor shower, toilet, and wash area—giving students complete privacy, convenience, and personal hygiene.
Private en-suite washroom · No shared communal toilets · Clean masonry finish
Ready-Installed Bed & Net Frame
05. Beds Fitted with Mosquito Net Holders
Rooms come furnished with sturdy student beds featuring built-in mosquito net holders on the bed frame, making it quick and neat to hang your net without drilling into walls.
Beds provided in rooms · Built-in mosquito net holders · Ready on move-in day
Dual-Layer Door Security
06. Room Padlocks Provided + Extra Student Lock Support
Baraka Hostel provides padlocks across rooms upon check-in, while encouraging every student to also bring and add their own personal padlock for extra peace of mind when away at lectures or home for holidays.
Hostel padlock provided · Students advised to add personal padlock for extra security
Dusk-to-Dawn Illumination
07. Full-Night Compound Security Lights
Bright full-night security lights illuminate all compound walkways, verandas, and gate entrances throughout the night—backed by our solar and generator systems so the compound is never in darkness.
Dusk-to-dawn outdoor lights · Well-lit verandas & paths · Safe late-evening returns
24/7 Active Camera Monitoring
08. Perimeter Wall Fence & 24/7 CCTV Surveillance
Enclosed by a solid masonry perimeter wall fence with controlled steel gate entry and continuous 24/7 CCTV camera surveillance and monitoring across the hostel grounds.
Full masonry wall fence · 24/7 CCTV surveillance & monitoring · Controlled gate entry
Lira University Compliant Protection
09. Lightning Conductors (University Safety Standard)
Equipped with grounded lightning conductors and arrestors on the residential blocks as required by Lira University student housing safety standards—protecting residents and electronics during heavy Northern Uganda storms.
Earthed lightning conductors · Meets Lira University safety requirements
[03]Location / 7R5G+8V2 Lira
Baraka Hostel is in the Barapwo / Erute student area of Lira, right next to Cosimo Washing Bay. Every boda and taxi rider from Lira City or the Lira–Kamdini road knows the landmark.
Walled, well-lit, CCTV-monitored student compound marked BARAKA HOSTEL, immediately northeast of Cosimo Washing Bay.
Walking & boda-boda times
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Coming from Kampala or Gulu? Get off at Lira Bus Park or at the Lira University (Barapwo) turn-off on the Lira–Kamdini road, then take a boda or special hire to Cosimo Washing Bay / Baraka Hostel. Need help? Call 0786 403807.
[04]Students & parents ask
Can't find your answer? Call or WhatsApp the hostel office and we'll help.
Are rooms self-contained, and what should I bring for move-in?
Every room is fully self-contained with a private indoor washroom and a bed fitted with mosquito net holders. We also provide room padlocks, though every student should bring an additional personal padlock for extra room security alongside their mattress, bedding, and mosquito net.
Self-contained · Bed + net holder · Add personal padlock for extra security
Does Baraka Hostel meet Lira University safety and security standards?
Yes. The hostel is fitted with lightning conductors as required by Lira University, enclosed by a perimeter wall fence, illuminated by full-night compound security lights, and protected by 24/7 CCTV surveillance and monitoring.
Lightning conductors installed · Full-night lights · 24/7 CCTV
What happens when grid power or tap water goes off in Lira?
Baraka Hostel runs on its own on-site transformer backed by solar power and a standby generator, paired with 20,000-litre reserve water tanks—keeping room lights, security lighting, fast Wi-Fi, and running water steady throughout the semester.
On-site transformer + Solar + Generator · 20,000 L water backup
How do I direct a boda-boda or taxi driver to Baraka Hostel?
Ask any boda or taxi rider from Lira City Centre or the Lira–Kamdini Road turnoff to take you to Cosimo Washing Bay near Lira University—Baraka Hostel is right beside it. Call 0786 403807 anytime between 08:00 and 18:00 for assistance or room viewing.
Next to Cosimo Washing Bay · Call 0786 403807
[05]Contact the hostel office
For room availability, rent for the coming semester, or directions from the Lira University main gate, talk to the hostel management directly.
Calls, SMS & WhatsApp
0786 403807From outside Uganda: +256 786 403807
Viewing hours: Daily 08:00 – 18:00 EAT
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