Shallow landslides pose a significant threat to infrastructure and human lives, particularly in regions with steep slopes and heavy rainfall. Vegetation and its associated root systems have been recognized effective in enhancing the stability of slopes prone to landslides, primarily through mechanical and hydrological effects. While Bermuda grass is a common vegetation species in many regions, its specific contribution to soil shear strength and slope stability has not been widely studied, specifically for laterite soil stabilization. This study investigates the influence of Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon) roots on the effective shear strength parameters of laterite soil, a common soil type in regions prone to shallow landslides. Through a series of consolidated isotropic undrained triaxial tests conducted on unreinforced and root-reinforced soil samples, this study quantifies the root reinforcement provided by Bermuda grass and its impact on the cohesion and internal friction angle of the soil, which are key determinants of slope stability. The results of the study revealed that the addition of Bermuda grass roots increased the cohesion and internal friction angle of the soil by 113%, and 2.3%, respectively. These findings provide valuable insights into the use of Bermuda grass as a cost-effective and ecologically sustainable approach to mitigate shallow landslide risks in tropical regions. Furthermore, these results could serve as a foundation for developing a predictive model for the behavior of Bermuda grass root-reinforced soil.