Dutchman who spat at Kenyan police says he has psychosis, begs for forgiveness
By Paulette Mboga, October 29, 2025A Dutch national who was filmed verbally abusing and spitting at a police officer in Diani has pleaded for forgiveness, saying he was unwell at the time of the incident.
The man, identified as Elwin Ter Horst, said he suffers from psychosis and was in distress when the confrontation occurred.
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In a video online, where he is seen being escorted to enter a car with officers next to him, Horst stated that he did not intend to offend anyone and pleaded with Kenyans to forgive him.
“Apologies, I have psychosis, and I need my medicine. I did not have water and food for a long time. People of Kenya, my name is Mufasa. I call on your help, people. I want to stay here. I want to live in this country, invest in this country. I want to do business here and help the people of Kenya. My apologies that I was shouting,” he said.
According to police reports, Horst was arrested on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Boma Banda Cottage along Beach Road in Diani.
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The arrest followed complaints that he had caused a disturbance, destroyed property, and assaulted his girlfriend, identified as Angela Atieno Onduru.
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Msambweni OCPD Robinson Langat said officers from Diani Police Station, led by the OCS, responded swiftly after receiving reports from residents.
“Police officers from Diani Police Station, under the command of the OCS, rushed to the cottage and established that the caretaker and guards had rescued the girlfriend and taken her to the hospital, but the suspect had locked himself in his booked room,” Langat said.
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After a long persuasion, the Dutch national opened the door and was arrested. He was later charged with several offences, including trafficking narcotic drugs, assault, malicious property damage, creating a disturbance, and being unlawfully present in Kenya.
Langat reminded visitors that Kenya’s laws apply to everyone, regardless of nationality.
He said the police would not tolerate any kind of misconduct or disrespect towards officers or citizens.
“All visitors coming to Kenya, whether for tourism or business, must respect the laws of the country. Any form of abuse or misconduct will lead to prosecution and deportation,” he warned.