The inappropriate extraction of forest resources by the rural population has been a major trigger for frequent fire outbreaks in Kenya (Nyongesa and Vacik, 2018). Consequently, wildfires are increasingly becoming a serious ecosystem threat due to their threat-multiplier effect on species, habitats and ecosystem processes. This may limit the ability of ecosystems to rebound, thus affecting biodiversity and the supply of goods and services. Indeed, many restoration programs have been conducted in response to increased ecosystem degradation from natural disturbances and human activities (van Leeuwen et al., 2010). However, knowledge on restoration of landscapes damaged by wildfires in Kenya (and by extension Mt Kenya) is limited, while fire management has not kept pace with increased wildfire risk. These factors limit the adoption of effective management strategies that mitigate against fire effects. There is therefore a need to restore fire-degraded ecosystems in order to maintain healthy ecosystems. Since the surrounding communities are typically the main cause of wildfire ignitions, then solutions to the frequent fire problem should certainly involve them. For instance, forest-adjacent community members can be part of reforestation and fire management. This knowledge is important for the community to build resilience to wildfires and other impacts of climate change.