Diani Outrage: Drunk Dutchman to Be Deported After Assaulting Girlfriend and Spitting on Police

A Dutch national, Elwin Ter Horst, is set to be deported after a disturbing video emerged showing him spitting on and hurling insults at police officers at the Diani Police Station in Kwale County.

The viral video, which has sparked public outrage, captured Horst shouting at officers before gobbing and hawking saliva and mucus directly at one of the male officers.

The visibly intoxicated foreigner was detained on Tuesday evening after reportedly assaulting his girlfriend, damaging property, and causing a disturbance in the Diani area.

According to police reports, Horst was arrested while drunk and was expected to be arraigned in court to face multiple charges, including assault, malicious damage to property, creating a disturbance, and possession of narcotics.

Investigations further revealed that he had been living in Kenya illegally, as his passport had expired.

Confirming the incident, Msambweni Police Commander Robinson Langat condemned the suspect’s actions and warned that the Kenyan government will not tolerate any foreign nationals who flout local laws.

“We strongly condemn this act of abuse and disrespect towards our officers. Any foreigner who violates Kenyan laws will face strict legal action, including deportation,” said Langat.

While being restrained, Horst attempted to justify his behavior, claiming he had psychosis and was in need of medication.

“I had a psychosis; I need my medicine… I did not have water and food for a long time,” he said, identifying himself as “Mufasa.”

Background: How Deportation Works Under Kenyan Law

Under Kenyan immigration laws, foreign nationals who overstay their visas, violate the terms of their stay, or engage in criminal activity are subject to deportation as stipulated in the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act, 2011.

The Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration, through the Directorate of Immigration Services, has the authority to issue deportation orders against any foreigner deemed undesirable or a threat to public safety.

In recent years, Kenya has tightened enforcement of these laws to curb misconduct by expatriates and tourists, particularly in coastal towns such as Diani, Malindi, and Mombasa, which attract a large number of foreign visitors.