High court judge John Mativo on Thursday upheld the decision of FKF and KPL to have 16 teams participating in the league and not 18 has imposed by the chairman.
The judge said that post season regulations and addition of clubs by the chairman violates agreement by the parties and is considered by the court as unlawful.
"A declaration is hereby issued that KPL shall have a maximum of 16 teams during the 2017 season which qualified for sporting merit on the field during the 2016 season."
Justice Mativo said in his judgement that the introduction and adoption of the FKF club licensing regulations at the AGM is irregular and unconstitutional.
Former FKF president Sam Nyamweya filed the petition at the High court accusing Mwendwa of passing club licensing regulation without the participation of members and stakeholders.
He argued that this was in breach of the principle of natural justice.
Nyamweya said that unilateral actions by the chairman will bring chaos and disunity in Kenya football and degrade the extensive strides that have been achieved.
He contended that the move could cause total ban on Kenyan football by FIFA to the detriment of the whole country.
The ex-FKF boss said the action could further cost the country from hosting the continental Africa Nations Championship of 2018 competition.
Mwendwa, the applicant said, acted contrary to the agreement by FKF and KPL by expanding the Premier League to 18 teams starting 2017.
He maintained that the club licensing regulations are against Article 3 of the Confederation of Africa Football and FIFA licensing guidelines.
-The Star| George Omondi