README.md

🌟 KenyaTunzaEngine

KenyaTunzaEngine is a powerful and fast search engine application built using Flutter. Designed to cater to local and global search needs, the app provides an intuitive and user-friendly interface, offering tailored search results for users in Kenya and beyond.

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Features

🔍 Search Capabilities

• Fast and reliable keyword-based search.
• Filtered results for accurate and relevant content.

🌍 Localized Search

• Prioritizes Kenyan content for a localized user experience.
• Includes results from regional websites, news portals, and resources.

📊 Trending Topics

• Displays real-time trending searches in Kenya.

📌 Advanced Filters

• Search by categories: News, Blogs, E-commerce, Government, etc.
• Apply date filters for recent or archived content.

🧑‍💼 User Profiles

• Save favorite searches and history.
• Personalized recommendations based on usage patterns.

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Technologies Used

• Flutter: Cross-platform framework for iOS, Android, and Web.
• Dart: Language for Flutter development.
• Elasticsearch: Backend for indexing and searching data.
• Firebase: Authentication, analytics, and user data storage.

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Getting Started

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure you have the following installed:

• Flutter SDK.
• A working instance of Elasticsearch (optional for local testing).
• An active Google Firebase project (for authentication and analytics).

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/kenya-tunza-engine.git
   cd kenya-tunza-engine

2. Install dependencies:

   flutter pub get

3. Set up environment variables:

   • Create a .env file at the root of the project.
   • Add your API keys and configuration:

     ELASTICSEARCH_URL=https://your-elasticsearch-instance
     FIREBASE_API_KEY=your-firebase-api-key

4. Run the app:

   flutter run

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Project Structure

lib/
├── main.dart                   # App entry point
├── screens/                    # UI screens
│   ├── search_screen.dart      # Main search interface
│   ├── trending_screen.dart    # Trending searches page
│   ├── profile_screen.dart     # User profile management
├── widgets/                    # Reusable widgets (e.g., search bar, results list)
├── services/                   # Business logic and API integrations
│   ├── elasticsearch_service.dart # Handles Elasticsearch queries
│   ├── firebase_service.dart   # Firebase interactions
pubspec.yaml                    # App dependencies

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Screenshots

1. Search Screen

2. Trending Topics

3. User Profile

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Contribution Guidelines

We welcome contributions to improve KenyaTunzaEngine!

How to Contribute

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch for your feature or fix:

   git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name

3. Submit a pull request with a detailed description.

See CONTRIBUTING.md for more details.

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Future Enhancements

• 🌐 Multilingual Search: Enable searches in multiple Kenyan languages.
• 📱 Push Notifications: Notify users of trending topics.
• 📂 Offline Search: Save results for offline access.
• 🤖 AI-Powered Suggestions: Provide smarter search recommendations.

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License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See LICENSE for more details.

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Contact

For inquiries or feedback:

• Email: [email protected]
• GitHub: https://github.com/your-username

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Let’s make searching simpler, faster, and tailored for Kenya! 🚀