If you do not live under a rock, you must have probably heard of Shaffie Weru, Blinky Bill, Mutua Matheka and Jamal Gaddafi. I guess you know what is common among them. Yes, you are right, the beard.
Sporting a beard was, is and will always be a statement of style despite the growing amount of criticism and detractors. Furthermore, it is a sexy show of masculinity and more importantly has health benefits.